Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Gleann Dá Loch, Co. Chill Mhantáin
Rear of St. Kevin's church
A view of the rear of St. Kevin's Church with belfry and conical roof.
(c) John KennedyRear of St. Kevin's church
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Rear of St. Kevin's church
A view of the rear of St. Kevin's Church with belfry and conical roof.
(c) John KennedyGlendalough (Gleann Dá Loch) is a glacial valley situated in the Wicklow Mountains National Park, Co. Wicklow. The ruins of early medieval monastic settlements founded in the 7th century by St. Kevin are well known.
The monuments in the lower valley include a gateway, round tower and a number of churches. At the Upper Lake there are other church ruins including St. Kevin’s Cell. In the rock face there is a cave known as St. Kevin’s Bed.
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St. Kevin's Monastery and graveyard, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
St. Kevin's Church with belfry and graveyard at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. The monastic site dates from the 7th century.
(c) John KennedySt. Kevin's Monastery and graveyard, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow - (c) John Kennedy
Church and graveyard, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
St. Kevin's Monastery with belfry and graveyard, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
(c) John KennedyChurch and graveyard, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow - (c) John Kennedy
Round tower and gravestone, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
The 30m high round tower at St. Kevin's Monastery, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. The conical roof was rebuilt in 1876. The entrance is 3.5mm above ground level. The tower served as a bell tower, a store house and a refuge from attackers.
(c) John KennedyRound tower and gravestone, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow - (c) John Kennedy
Footbridge at Glendalough
A footbridge over a rocky stream at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. Visitors can follow trails throughout the area.
(c) John KennedyFootbridge at Glendalough - (c) John Kennedy
View of lakes of Glendalough
A scenic view showing the glacial valley, both Upper and Lower lakes and St. Kevin's monastery in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. Walking routes around the valley are colour coded according to difficulty. The cliffs walls are used by rock climbers.
(c) John KennedyView of lakes of Glendalough - (c) John Kennedy
There are a number of walks through oak woodland around the Glendalough Valley and these are colour-coded according to difficulty. Inexperienced walkers are recommended to take the appropriate routes. Paths lead up into the high ground with views of the valley below.
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Directions at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Colour coded walking directions at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. Walks are colour coded according to their grade of difficulty.
(c) John KennedyDirections at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow - (c) John Kennedy
Bog Cotton, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Bog Cotton (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. The plant is common in wetland, marshes and bogs across the country.
(c) John KennedyBog Cotton, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow - (c) John Kennedy
Heather on hillside with view of Upper Lake, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Heather (Ericaceae) growing on a rocky hillside above Upper Lake, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. The valley of Glendalough is surrounded by steep terrain rising above 400m. Heather is a hardy plant that is common in bogs and rugged hillsides.
(c) John KennedyHeather on hillside with view of Upper Lake, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow - (c) John Kennedy
A pair of walkers on hillside over looking Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
A pair of walkers follow a trail to the high ground above Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.
(c) John KennedyA pair of walkers on hillside over looking Glendalough, Co. Wicklow - (c) John Kennedy
Trees on hillsides above Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
The steep slopes of the hills above Glengalough are heavily wooded with many native species.
(c) John KennedyTrees on hillsides above Glendalough, Co. Wicklow - (c) John Kennedy
Walkers can purchase maps or take guided tours. Glendalough is also a point on the Wicklow Way, a 132km walking route from Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin to Clonegal, Co. Carlow which passes through the area.
The steep cliff faces in the valley are also used by rock climbing enthusiasts.
More information on Glendalough can be found at:
www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie
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