Trail · County Wicklow
Glen Beach Cliff Walk
2.1 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoopDogs on a lead
This trail mainly follows cliff path as it heads towards Wicklow Head Lighthouse with a loop at the far end along the edge of a golf course, on the way passing historic Brides Holy Well, a church ruin, coves and beaches with several opportunities for grey seal and bird watching, all the while offering beautiful vistas of Wicklow Harbour, Bray Head, the Wicklow Mountains, Lime Kiln Bay (given its name by the remains of one) and Brides Head.
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Outdoors in County Wicklow this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 9°Light rain
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 5.5 km awayThe Dower House GardensGardenThe Dower House Gardens are 19th century gardens surrounding an 18th century house with lawns, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons and wisteria. Dower House is located in Ashford, County Wicklow.
Nature spot · 6.9 km awaySculpture In WoodlandParkAshfordSculpture in Woodland is a project situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Devil's Glen Wood, Ashford, County Wicklow, and features a unique collection of contemporary sculpture by Irish and international artists.