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Glendalough Monastic Site and Round Tower
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Wicklow Mountains National Park
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Angelina Kuhlmann
August 5, 2021
Hiking
In the valley of the two lakes in Wicklow Mountain National Park you will find the famous monastery settlement Glendalough in addition to this special natural mixture of lakes, mountains …
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David Howells
March 8, 2021
Hiking
Simply a charming and absolutely stunning place to visit. A location full of photo opportunities that is busy for a good reason. Walking up and around the Glendalough Valley along the Spinc and white route is a beautiful world class walk in itself but to then finish at this iconic monastic centre makes it a 10/10 experience for the entire soul.
A good parking area is provided at the nearby visitor centre with all the normal toilet/cafe facilities. Parking is free here while the upper lake is 3-4 Euros (2019).
A good parking area is provided at the nearby visitor centre with all the normal toilet/cafe facilities. Parking is free here while the upper lake is 3-4 Euros (2019).
Turnsackerl 🇦🇹
August 20, 2017
Hiking
Historical monuments and legends. A visit is definitely worthwhile. A comparable site with significantly fewer tourists is the Saint Declan's Monastery complex to the southwest.
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