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Vale of Glendalough

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Architectural Buildings · National Parks · Nature & Wildlife Tours
If you're seeking a view of Ireland's sweeping scenery, visit the rugged and romantic Vale of Glendalough, a glacial valley known for its medieval monastic settlement. Translated as "Valley of Two Lakes," the town sits amidst the forest with two dark lakes at its center. Vale of Glendalough draws tourists to this corner of the country with the many churches and buildings from its days as a monastic settlement. Though the area was founded in the 6th century, nearly all of these historical structures date back to the 11th and 12th century. Plan how to spend your time in Vale of Glendalough and other destinations in Ireland using our Ireland trip planning tool.
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Top Vale of Glendalough tours

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Wicklow Mountains National Park
Glendalough Village
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Duration: 8 hours
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Glendalough Cathedral
4.7
Duration: 4 hours
Glendalough Guided Walks
Glendalough Village
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Duration: 1 hour
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Irish Working Sheepdogs
Annamoe
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Vale of Glendalough

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Cliff Walk Car Park Bray
Bray
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
Vagabond Tours
Greystones
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Powerscourt Waterfall
Enniskerry
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Duration: 2 hours
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Trim Castle
Trim
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Vale of Glendalough

Glendalough House Equestrian
Annamoe
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Duration: 2 hours
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Glenmacnass Waterfall
Laragh
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Go Beyond Adventure
Glendalough Village
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
St Kevins Way/Camaderry Short Walk
Glendalough Village
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Wildlife in Vale of Glendalough

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Annamoe Trout Fishery
Annamoe
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping in Vale of Glendalough

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Glendalough Woollen Mills
Laragh
3.1
Duration: 2 hours
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