Spinc - Short Route - Glendalough
Car parking fee of 4 euro per day in Upper Lake Car Park
National Parks and Wildlife Service NOTICE: For essential path improvements, the Spinc and Spink Short Route (blue trail) will be closed from 02/09/24 to 30/11/24. This closure will also affect the Spinc & the Wicklow Way (red arrows) and Spinc & Glenealo Valley (white arrows) walking trails. Please see downloadable map showing closed sections highlighted in BLACK.
For your safety, please follow the diversion - see map for diversion. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. NPWS are sorry for any inconvenience this essential work may have caused.
The walk ascends steeply up by Poulanass Waterfall before entering the Lugduff Valley where a steep climb up steps brings you onto the boardwalk which hugs the cliff of the Spinc before cutting down onto forest with a spectacular viewing point overlooking the Upper Lake from the Spinc..
Maps and other information
External Links
Facilities
In Laragh: Car parking, shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, accommodation
At trailhead: Car park, toilets and tea/coffee/etc. nearby
Nearby hostel: Glendalough International Hostel
The Lodge, Camaderry, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 F576
Glendalough International Hostel is a charming historic hostel located in the
heart of the scenic Glendalough Valley in County Wicklow, one of Ireland’s most
renowned natural landscapes. Surrounded by lakes, woodlands and mountain
trails, it is an ideal base for outdoor adventures, cultural exploration or a relaxing
countryside escape.
Enquiries: liz@anoige.ie General enquiries: info@anoige.ie. www.anoige.ie
Map Guides
The Walking Trails of Glendalough
OSI Maps
Public Transportation
St Kevin's Bus Service from Dublin City Centre via Bray has a number of services per day