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here St Kevin > established a monastery in 6th century the ruins of which provide picturesque views
short
walk 2 - 4 hours long walk 6 - 8 hours
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The total route is 132km and was the brainchild of a Dublin hill walker JB Malone
as early as 1966. The Way opened in 1981 and is one of the better-managed routes
in the country, thanks to the Wicklow Uplands Council and local landowners
It is a pleasure to walk, well signposted, with rougher sections of the track graded
to
prevent erosion. The central section is covered by the Wicklow
Mountains National Park >
The headquarters are in Glendalough and worth a visit. The route follows on occasion
the Military Road, constructed by the British in the early 19 th century to gain access
to
the lower regions of the county and the Irish rebels hiding within
Glendalough. It has an ancient monastic settlement and two clear watery lakes beneath
the
sheer cliffs of a deep valley
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Although recently by - passed by the Wicklow Way, most wayfarers would head into Laragh
to avail themselves of its services, and it has a reputation as the gateway to Glendalough
There is plenty of accommodation of all types, but in the height of summer every bed can be taken
There
is a post office, a couple of shops, and a few pubs and restaurants
St Kevin’s Bus (tel 01 - 2828119) operates a daily service through the village, linking with
Glendalough Roundwood > Bray > and Dublin > Laragh > and Glendalough are among the
busiest tourist destinations in Ireland, and in the summer months it makes sense
to
book your accommodation well in advance
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St. Kevin founded a monastery in the 6th century.A number of buildings remain
mainly from the 10th and 11th centuries, including the cathedral, a chapel known
as St. Kevin’s Kitchen, the round tower and several subsidiary churches
The nearby interpretative centre has an audio-visual presentation on monastic life
in Ireland and a scale model showing how the monastic city looked in its heyday
The Upper Lake at Glendalough is in a deep U-shaped glacial valley which can
be appreciated in full by making the steep climb to the viewpoint of the Spink
Wicklow is an ideal area for walkers who want to enjoy splendid scenery without too much
arduous terrain. Most of the walks are on well walked tracks, many of them waymarked
with some stretches on minor roads. The climate in Wicklow, being on the east coast
is
noticeably drier than in the West of Ireland. Access to the region
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Directions To Get Here
Easy Access From DUBLIN In The North
Follow Signs From The M11
Good
Bus Service
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THE WALKS
Dont get lost take a copy with you
Roundwood to Laragh / Glendalough
Distance: 12km
Walks Vary from 2-8 hours
For further reading on the Glendalough area Wicklow National Park >
Several paths lead through the monastic ruins and by the round tower to the upper lake
A track on the north shore of the upper lake leads up the valley to old lead mines
and
the top of Conavalla (734m). Turn back at any point
Alternatively, the Wicklow Way provides a signposted route south through the forest
and
over Mullacor (657m), returning the same way
For a one-way all-day walk, follow the Wicklow Way north for about 10 miles
skirting the top of Powerscourt Waterfall with views east to the distinctive top of Great Sugar Loaf
After crossing Glencree River, the route meets a car park at a lane which you can take for
about
2 miles northeast into the village of Enniskerry
Modern
wooden posts mark the Wicklow Way. This is largely easy walking in
forest and open moorland
For a short walk, head up the valley from the bus terminus at the Visitor Centre > and return by the same route
Alternatively,
follow the Wicklow Way south and return the same way
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For Disabled Or Less Adgile Ramblers
Modern wooden posts mark the Wicklow Way
This is largely easy walking in forest and open moorland
Approximately 20% of the routes are on tarred roads
Check for the most suitable routes at the
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