2/5 County Wicklow tour - Glendalough 12km trail

A popular trail for a reason, walking along both sides of a long valley, with changing distance views of the upper lake, the lower lake and mountains around. On top the close up nearby views also change along the way, various cascades and then right next to the riverbed. 

Took us 5 hours, a bit tired at the end, but the path is well maintained and not too difficult.

It is hard to find such hiking trails with this continuous changing views, and all are spectacular.

 Glendalough 12km trail, starting from the monastry


 Glendalough 12km trail, passing the upper lake

 Glendalough 12km trail, up to the ridge on boardwalk

 Glendalough 12km trail, distance view of lower lake

Glendalough 12km trail, deer on the path


 Glendalough 12km trail, one of a few cascades

 Glendalough 12km trail, cascades

 Glendalough 12km trail, back down along pine forest

 

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