Trail · County Waterford
Glenshelane - Grotto Walk
2.1 km1 hr 30 minModerateLoop30 m climbDogs on a lead
This walk follows forest road along the wooded Glenshelane River before branching off into the western glen along the combined Monavugga and Glenfallia Rivers to where they converge, passing a waterfall and lovely viewing points of the surrounding countryside. The Grotto is located a short distance away at Mellary Bridge.
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Outdoors in County Waterford this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 8°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°Light rain
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
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Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 7.4 km awayLismore Castle GardensGardenLismoreBeautiful Lismore Castle is home to seven acres of gardens all set within the historic Lismore Castle walls. From majestic trees to flowering meadows, ornamental displays to fruit and vegetables there is something to delight all visitors.
Nature spot · Co. Cork · 22 km awayMillennium Garden of TimeGardenYoughalSituated in Youghal, County Cork, the Millennium Garden of Time is a spectacular place that was developed by the local Tidy Towns Committee. The garden is based on the Chi-Rho page from the Book of Kells and features a number of ponds.