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Poulanass Waterfall in the Glendalough woodsRob Hurson · CC BY-SA 2.0

What to do · Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains

Poulanass Waterfall and St Kevin's Cell

Short walk · 1 km · 30 min · steep 85 m climb · the waterfall and a viewpoint over the Upper Lake · brown trail

InformationFree
Price
Free
Duration
30 min
Distance
1 km
Season
All year
Who it's for
From age 6; steps
With a dog
On a lead throughout the national park

Behind the park's information office, a short path climbs with steps beside the Poulanass Waterfall and its pools. On the 1 km brown trail you then reach the remains of St Kevin's Cell and a viewpoint over the Upper Lake. It is half an hour and 85 metres of climbing: the best addition if you have only come for a stroll.

Take care if you follow the silver trail: the path beyond the waterfall has collapsed, and you have to go back down the steps and follow the signed diversion through the oakwood.

As a familyWith a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The sign for Casey's Bar at the Glendalough Hotel© The Glendalough HotelThe bistro next to the monastic city

Casey's Bar & Bistro, at the Glendalough Hotel

Bar · Glendalough · €€€€

What to order: the dish of the day from the daily menu after your walk around the lakes.

Kitchen open until 20:30 every day
The Wicklow Heather restaurant in Laragh© Wicklow HeatherRestaurant and pub in Laragh, from breakfast to dinner

Wicklow Heather

Restaurant · Laragh · €€€€

What to order: the slow-roasted Wicklow lamb.

Open every day from 9:00 or 9:30; bookings by email

To stay nearby

The Glendalough hostel© An ÓigeHostel

Glendalough International Hostel (An Óige)

En-suite dorms · private and family rooms · kitchen · terrace

Why we like it: An Óige hostel in the valley, a walk from the lakes and the ruins, with en-suite dorms, private and family rooms and a kitchen.

The façade of the Glendalough Hotel© The Glendalough HotelHotel

The Glendalough Hotel

At the monastery gate · bar and bistro · café · rooms with views

Why we like it: Hotel at the entrance to the monastic city, with rooms overlooking the valley, Casey's bar and the Barn Café. For waking up beside the ruins.

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