Trail · County Wicklow

Poulanass & St Kevins Cell - Glendalough

0.9 km45 minModerateLoop120 m climb

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This trail rises steeply on a path alongside Poulanass Waterfall, leading you through Glendalough's oak woodlands before winding gently down on a forest road to the site of St. Kevin's Cell and a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Upper Lake with its surrounding mountains.

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

Maps and more

Outdoors in County Wicklow this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 14°C

Thu, 29 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 11°Scattered cloudsGreat day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct14° / 9°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov11° / 9°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 100 m awayDerrybawn Woodland Trail - Glendalough7.2 km2 hrModerateLoopThis trail climbs steeply on a path up alongside Poulanass Waterfall before leading you on forest road to the upper reaches of Derrybawn Mountain and onto the Green Road. The larch and pine flanked route offers…

Trail · 100 m awayGreen Road Walk - Glendalough2.7 km50 minEasyLoopThe Green Road is an easy stroll on track and boardwalk over slightly undulating ground, passing through oak woodlands before dropping down onto the Lower Lake wetland edge. Views up the valley from the boardwalk are…

Trail · 100 m awayPoulanass - Glendalough1.6 km45 minModerateLoopThis trail begins with a short but steep climb on a path up by Poulanass Waterfall and plunge pools. The trail crosses above the waterfall onto forest road to drop down through mixed woodlands to the valley floor…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 20 km awayMurrough BeachParkingDogs on a leadAccessed from the Murrough Car Park, close to the port access bridge at the north end of Wicklow town. It is a long gravelly beach that can shelve quickly into deep water. The beach is a two minute walk from the car…

Beach · 21 km awayWicklow Harbour bathing areaLifeguards in seasonParkingLocated inside Wicklow Harbour, this is a sheltered bathing area with a fine gravely beach with parking adjacent. There is a raft in summer months.

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 4.2 km awayShay Elliot2 trailsParking

Forest · 4.5 km awayBaile na FuinseoigeBallinafunshoge4 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 11 km awayParnell National Memorial ParkParkRathdrumParnell National Memorial Park, in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, features a short looped walk, a beautiful stream, restful seating areas and a children's playground.

Nature spot · 16 km awayNational Botanic Gardens - KilmacurraghGardenKnown for its towering rhododendrons, the National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh in County Wicklow is one of Ireland’s foremost heritage gardens, with a collection of old and unusual trees, wildflower meadows and double herbaceous borders.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 1.4 km awayGleann Dá LochGlendaloughGraveyardSevenchurches Or CamaderryThis early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated…

Heritage site · 15 km awayTeach Uí Dhuibhir Mhic AlastairThe Dwyer McAllister CottageHouseDerrynamuckThe cottage nestles in the shade of Kaedeen mountain at the top of a grassy lane off the Donard to Rathdangan road in Co. Wicklow. It is a fine example of a traditional thatched cottage built with local stone and…