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Head south from Dublin for a crisp morning in the Wicklow Mountains—two hours to explore Glendalough’s lakes, monastic ruins and forest trails. This half‑day tour pairs easy hiking with cinematic scenery, ideal for a morning escape from the city.
Head south from Dublin for a crisp morning in the Wicklow Mountains—two hours to explore Glendalough’s lakes, monastic ruins and forest trails. This half‑day tour pairs easy hiking with cinematic scenery, ideal for a morning escape from the city.
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Operated by Paddywagon Tours · Glendalough (Laragh), County Wicklow
You step off the coach as a cold wind moves down the valley and the first view of the Upper Lake opens like a photograph—stone ruins against dark water and steep tree-lined slopes. The Wicklow Mountains push up from low farmland into peat bogs and granite ridges; the air tastes of damp earth and distant sea.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; includes 2–4 km of walking on uneven terrain and short inclines.
The tour typically allows around two hours in Glendalough to visit the monastic site and walk to the Upper Lake.
Yes—paths are generally easy, but watch for uneven or muddy sections; strollers are not practical on trails.
There is free public access to the Glendalough monastic site and lakes; some paid parking or visitor center charges may apply independently of the tour.
The coach has luggage storage; the tour returns to central Dublin in time for many afternoon flights, but check timings and consult the driver if you have tight connections.
Glendalough grew around a 6th‑century monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin; the site’s round tower and high crosses are key medieval remnants.
The valley’s peatlands and trails are sensitive to erosion and visitor pressure—stick to paths, pack out trash, and avoid disturbing wildlife to help preserve the area.
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