Experience Glendalough, a spectacular glacial valley in the heart of County Wicklow. Hike into the hills on the challenging Glendalough Spinc Walk, and check out the postcard perfect views from Spinc Ridge. Discover the church ruins and decorative crosses of the ancient monastic settlement founded by St Kevin in the 6th century, explore the beautiful oak forest, and after, enjoy a picnic in the stunning woodland setting.
WALKING ROUTES
Wicklow Way: Oldbridge to Glendalough
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 9.4km
Estimated time: 3 hours
Type: Linear
Glendalough – Spinc and Glenealo Valley Walk (White Route)
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 8.8km
Estimated time: 3.5hrs
Type: Loop
Glendalough – Spinc Walk (Short Route)
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 6 km
Estimated time: 2hrs
Type: Loop
Glendalough – Spinc and the Wicklow Way (red route)
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 14.5km
Estimated time: 4hrs
Type: Loop
Miner’s Way
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 16.9km
Estimated time: 6hrs
Type: Linear
Glendalough – Poulanass and St. Kevin’s Cell Walk
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 1km
Estimated time: 45mins
Type: Loop
Glendalough – Woodland Road (Silver Route)
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 4.8km
Estimated time: 1.45hrs
Type: Loop
Glendalough – Poulanass Walk (Pink Route)
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 1.7km
Estimated time: 45mins
Type: Loop
Saint Kevin’s Way Pilgrim Path – Hollywood/Valleymount to Glendalough
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 34.3km
Estimated time: 10hrs (Full Day)
Type: Linear
Glendalough – Green Road Walk
Grade: Easy
Distance: 3.7km
Estimated time: 50 mins
Type: Loop
Avonmore Way – Samuel Hayes Bridge
Distance:13Km
Total Height Climbed: 245m
Highest Point: 270m
Estimated time: 3.5hrs
Glendalough – Miners Road Walk (Purple Route)
Grade: Easy
Distance: 5.5km
Estimated time: 1.10hrs
Type: Linear
Wicklow Way: Glendalough to Glenmalure
Grade: Strenuous
Distance: 13.9km
Estimated time: 5hrs
Type: Linear
Derrybawn Woodland Trail from Glendalough
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 7.7km
Estimated Time: 2hrs
Type: Loop
