Trail · County Wicklow
Poulanass & St Kevins Cell - Glendalough
0.9 km45 minModerateLoop120 m climb
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
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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 · 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.