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Walk. Laragh - Glendalough Forest. Wicklow

**Directions To Get Here**

Easy Access From DUBLIN In The North

Follow Signs From The M11

Good Bus Service

**THE WALKS**

Glendalough Visotor Centre

Roundwood to Laragh / Glendalough
Distance: 12km
Walks Vary from 2-8 hours
 

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

**Disabled & 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

Glendalough Visitor Centre