Trail · County Wicklow

Spinc & Wicklow Way - Glendalough

10.4 km4 hrVery ChallengingLoop490 m climb
Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

This walk ascends steeply on a path up by Poulanass Waterfall to a boardwalk and wooden steps leading to a spectacular viewing point overlooking the Upper Lake. It takes you in a circle under Lugduff Mountain before winding down through the valley on forest road. There are some tree roots underfoot.

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

  1. Fri, 9 Oct14° / 9°Light rainGood day outdoors
  2. Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
  3. Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

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