Outdoors Wicklow Mountains, Dublin
Glendalough
An outdoor spot in Wicklow Mountains, Dublin, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Weekday.
Why go
Monastic site and twin lakes in the Wicklow Mountains, about an hour south.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Dublin, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Wicklow Mountains
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Weekday
On these curated routes
Glendalough is a stop on our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Dublin
Another curated outdoor spot in Dublin. See the full Dublin guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Dublin run from 8°C in February to 18°C in July; November is usually the wettest month. For Glendalough itself, we suggest: Weekday.
Modelled monthly averages for Dublin from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Dublin weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Glendalough, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Brockagh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 HC80, Ireland
- Coordinates
- 53.01043, -6.32410
- Destination
- Dublin, Ireland
Glendalough: quick answers
How much time do you need at Glendalough?
Plan on about 4 hours at Glendalough. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Glendalough?
Our pick: Weekday. Insider tip: Walk the Spinc trail for views over the Upper Lake.
Is Glendalough free?
Yes, we list Glendalough as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Glendalough?
Glendalough is at Brockagh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, A98 HC80, Ireland, in Wicklow Mountains. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Glendalough?
Glendalough appears on Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Glendalough to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Dublin.
Plan Dublin
- Dublin travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Dublin weather by month
- Dublin to Galway 186 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Dublin
- Book of Kells at Trinity College Sight
- The Brazen Head Drinks
- Chapter One Food
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.