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Poulanass Waterfall – Lower Lake, Glendalough loop from Glendalough Round Tower

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Poulanass Waterfall – Lower Lake, Glendalough loop from Glendalough Round Tower

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Poulanass Waterfall – Lower Lake, Glendalough loop from Glendalough Round Tower

02:22

7.41km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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271 m

Beach

Beach

2

679 m

Poulanass Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Here you will pass a beautiful waterfall that falls in several steps from the mountains down to Upper Lake in Glendalough. The water is wonderfully clear and shimmers turquoise-green in the forest.

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3

804 m

Glen in Wicklow Mountains National Park

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4

1.93 km

View of the Upper Lake from The Spinc

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Spink Upper lake in Glendalough on the Wicklow Way is an incredible spot for taking in the natural beauty of the area.

The viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of …

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5

5.46 km

Boardwalk Through the Bog

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6

5.95 km

Glendalough Monastic Site and Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

In the valley of the two lakes in Wicklow Mountain National Park you will find the famous monastery settlement Glendalough in addition to this special natural mixture of lakes, mountains …

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6.05 km

St. Kevin's Church, Glendalough

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Kevin's Church in Glendalough is a captivating testament to Ireland's rich monastic history. Nestled in the scenic Glendalough Valley, this ancient church is part of the larger monastic settlement …

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8

6.24 km

View of the Glendalough Round Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

A really great old monastery complex - there is a lot to see

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6.56 km

Lower Lake, Glendalough

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For the loop, you need about half an hour.

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7.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.60 km

1.47 km

124 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

2.48 km

836 m

164 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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