Spinc - Short Route - Glendalough

Car parking fee of 4 euro per day in Upper Lake Car Park

Walking
County Wicklow
Grade Strenuous
Length 4.3 km
Time 2 hours
Format Loop
Ascent 280 m
Waymarking Blue
Start Point
National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Finish Point
National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Nearest Town to Start Laragh 4.8 km
Grid Ref. T 111 961
Lat. and Long. 53.004686, -6.345726

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..

Trail Management

National Parks & Wildlife Service Wicklow

Facilities

The Lodge, Camaderry, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 F576

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

Map Guides

The Walking Trails of Glendalough

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 56
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

St Kevin's Bus Service from Dublin City Centre via Bray has a number of services per day

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