Poulanass - Glendalough

Car parking fee of 4 euro per day in Upper Lake Car Park

Walking
County Wicklow
5/5
1 review
Grade Moderate
Length 1.6 km
Am 45 minutes
Format Loop
Ascent 120 m
Waymarking Pink
Start Point
National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Finish Point
National Park Information Office near the Upper Lake.
Nearest Town to Start Laragh
Grid Ref. T 111 961
Lat. and Long. 53.004686, -6.345726

This trail begins with a short but steep climb on a path up by Poulanass Waterfall and plunge pools. The trail crosses above the waterfall onto forest road to drop down through mixed woodlands to the valley floor (listen out here for the woodland birds).

Facilities

In Laragh: Car parking, shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, accommodation
At trailhead: Car park, toilets and tea/coffee/etc. nearby

Map Guides

Map Guides

The Walking Trails of Glendalough

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 56
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

St Kevin's  Bus service from Dublin City Centre via Bray has a number of services per day

5/5
06/16/2016

Anita from United States

This is the most absolutely beautiful waterfall trail! The clear, cold water goes streaming down the rock bed stream, pleasantly pouring and splashing as it descends. The great green mossy oaks line the banks on either side providing protections from both sun and rain. The serene and calm pools of water that reflect the surroundings and provide a stillness to the energy of the falls are perfect punctuation to the high energy falls. This trail is breathtaking with every step. I can't wait to return to Ireland to go on this trail once again.

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