Glendalough

Deep within the Wicklow Mountains, surrounded by steep mountain passes on each side, one of the most beautiful places in Ireland lies, Glendalough – The valley of the two lakes.

It is one of the most spectacular locations in Ireland and also my favourit one. Glendalough is located in County Wicklow, just about 90 minutes drive from Dublin City. It is a monastic city dating back to the 6th century. The Monastery, the cathedral , st. Kevin’s Cross and the Round Tower, which is the most recognizable structure around, they all are an important monastic monuments in Glendalough. With its more than 30 meters high, the Round Tower is one of the finest of its kind in Ireland. No wonder that thousands of visitors come to Glendalough from all parts of the world every year.

You can start hiking on the Wicklow Way, the most famous walk in Ireland, from Glendalough. It stretches over 130 kilometres from south Dublin to nearby County Carlow across the most beautiful countryside. Stunning array of natural beauty, made up of mixed woodlands with quiet country roads and Glenealo river in an open mountainside, that is “Gleann Dá Locha”, Glendalough – The valley of the two lakes.