Wicklow & Glendalough Day Trips from Dublin
Escape into the Wicklow Mountains, the “Garden of Ireland”, to the serene monastic ruins of Glendalough set between two glacial lakes, with sweeping moorland and film locations along the way. An easy, scenic day trip from Dublin into beautiful countryside.
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Wicklow & Glendalough in Dublin — FAQ
What is Glendalough famous for?
Glendalough is famous for its early-medieval monastic settlement, with a round tower and ruins set beside two glacial lakes in a stunning Wicklow Mountains valley.
How far is Wicklow from Dublin?
The Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough are about 1–1.5 hours from Dublin, making this scenic day trip easy and very popular.
What else is on a Wicklow day trip?
Tours often add Powerscourt, the Sally Gap, Lough Tay (“Guinness Lake”) and film locations from P.S. I Love You and Braveheart, amid beautiful moorland scenery.























