Woodland Road - Glendalough
Car parking fee of 4 euro per day in Upper Lake Car Park
Grade
Moderate
Length
4.6 km
Time
1 hour 45 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
90 m
Waymarking
Grey
Start Point
National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Finish Point
National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Nearest Town to Start
Laragh
Grid Ref.
T 111 961
Lat. and Long.
53.004686, -6.345726
This pleasant walk weaves on forest track and path through mixed woodlands into Glendasan Valley, on sandy road by the Glendasan River, with boardwalk through the Lower Lake wetlands and a section by the Upper Lake. Initial views are glimpses through the trees, then of the impressive valleys and surrounding mountainsides.
External Links
Facilities
In Laragh: Car parking, shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, accommodation
At trailhead: Car park, toilets and tea/coffee/etc. nearby
Map Guides
The Walking Trails of Glendalough
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 56
Public Transportation
St Kevin's Bus Service from Dublin City Centre via Bray has a number of services per day