GLENDALOUGH LAKE AND MINERS VILLAGE (Off-trail WICKLOW WAY)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,644 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,644 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,685 ft
- TrailRank
-
92
5
- Min elevation
- 420 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Coordinates
- 904
- Uploaded
- June 22, 2016
- Recorded
- June 2016
near Brockagh, Leinster (Ireland)
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As the stage that connects Glendalough to Glenmalure is the shortest part of our planning for the Wicklow Trail (15 km) we chose to do an off-trail route. If the intention is to return to the hostel, it is advisable to leave the backpack to avoid weight and carry only water.
We left the Glendalough International Hostel and turned left, shortly after we went down a small wall and entered the walkway parallel to the Lower Laker that took us to the car park, next to the Upper Lake, shortly after we were by the big lake. The landscape is majestic - Glendalough, the "Valley of the Lakes", in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, is one of Ireland's most beautiful enclaves.
Our journey continued on the forest road on the right side of the lake and then on the old mining trail that takes us to the desert village - Miners Village. The ruins of what was once a mining operation are still visible ... We continue, following the Glencalo River, up the valley path towards the summit of Mount Lugduff. On the wooden bridge, we cross the river and advance along the wooden path surrounding the lakes at the top of the hill, where you have fantastic views of the lakes and the entire Glendalough valley. Finally we started down until we found the forest road and the intersection with the Wicklow Way near the bridge. Here you can choose to resume crossing the Wicklow Way or continue down the road to Poulanass Waterfall and Lower Lake back to Glendalough International Hostel.
If it has not been done, it is recommended to visit the monastic city at the beginning of the Glendalough - Glenmalure stage.
GLENDALOUGH'S STORY
Glendalough is one of the most important monastic places in all of Ireland. It was founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin and destroyed by English troops in 1398. Kevin came from a very important family in Ireland and grew up in Gelndalough, being instructed by 3 religious. Some time later he returned to Glendalough and founded the monastery. Today in ruins, the monastery has an ancient tower over 30 meters high, which at the time served as protection from attacks by Vikings, in addition to the church of St Mary and the church of St Kevin, which are Romanesque buildings dating from the century. XII and a large medieval cemetery where, even today, some families still bury their families.
DATASHEET
Date of realization: 9 June 2016
Home: Glendalough International Hostel
End: Glendalough International Hostel
Route: Glendalough International Hostel - Upper Lake Car Park - Glendalough Upper Lake - Glendalough Mines - Glencalo Bridge - Lugduff Mountain - Intersection Wicklow Way - Poulanass Waterfall - Lower Lake - Glendalough International Hostel
Length: 12 km
Effective walking: 3:30 hours
BACK TO THE TRAIL - 3rd DAY: Glendalough - Glenmalure
We left the Glendalough International Hostel and turned left, shortly after we went down a small wall and entered the walkway parallel to the Lower Laker that took us to the car park, next to the Upper Lake, shortly after we were by the big lake. The landscape is majestic - Glendalough, the "Valley of the Lakes", in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, is one of Ireland's most beautiful enclaves.
Our journey continued on the forest road on the right side of the lake and then on the old mining trail that takes us to the desert village - Miners Village. The ruins of what was once a mining operation are still visible ... We continue, following the Glencalo River, up the valley path towards the summit of Mount Lugduff. On the wooden bridge, we cross the river and advance along the wooden path surrounding the lakes at the top of the hill, where you have fantastic views of the lakes and the entire Glendalough valley. Finally we started down until we found the forest road and the intersection with the Wicklow Way near the bridge. Here you can choose to resume crossing the Wicklow Way or continue down the road to Poulanass Waterfall and Lower Lake back to Glendalough International Hostel.
If it has not been done, it is recommended to visit the monastic city at the beginning of the Glendalough - Glenmalure stage.
GLENDALOUGH'S STORY
Glendalough is one of the most important monastic places in all of Ireland. It was founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin and destroyed by English troops in 1398. Kevin came from a very important family in Ireland and grew up in Gelndalough, being instructed by 3 religious. Some time later he returned to Glendalough and founded the monastery. Today in ruins, the monastery has an ancient tower over 30 meters high, which at the time served as protection from attacks by Vikings, in addition to the church of St Mary and the church of St Kevin, which are Romanesque buildings dating from the century. XII and a large medieval cemetery where, even today, some families still bury their families.
DATASHEET
Date of realization: 9 June 2016
Home: Glendalough International Hostel
End: Glendalough International Hostel
Route: Glendalough International Hostel - Upper Lake Car Park - Glendalough Upper Lake - Glendalough Mines - Glencalo Bridge - Lugduff Mountain - Intersection Wicklow Way - Poulanass Waterfall - Lower Lake - Glendalough International Hostel
Length: 12 km
Effective walking: 3:30 hours
BACK TO THE TRAIL - 3rd DAY: Glendalough - Glenmalure
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Magnifica caminhada em torno de Glendalough, magestosas paisagens do Vale dos Lagos com vistas fantásticas dos lagos e de todo o vale de Glendalough.
Obrigado pela partilha!
A great trail! I enjoyed the views very much. :-)
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A great trail! I enjoyed the views very much. :-)
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Good for half a day trip from Dublin. Large parking, easy to follow, great views.
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perfecta
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It was a fantastic walk with an amazing views!
Hello Inga Haritonova!
Thank you for your comment and review.