A 3 km flat boardwalk-and-track loop around the Lower Lake at Glendalough — the easiest and most accessible of the National Park's waymarked walks. Suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and mobility aids on most sections. About 45 minutes at a relaxed pace. The route passes the medieval monastic city, the round tower, and the southern shore of the Lower Lake.
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Start at the Lower Lake car park beside the Visitor Centre. The Green Road is signposted with green arrows. The path runs along the southern shore of the Lower Lake on a wide boardwalk and gravel track, loops past the Reefert Church ruins at the head of the lake, and returns through the woodland on the northern side, passing the monastic city. Allow 45 minutes for the full circuit. The Visitor Centre at the start has toilets, a café and a small museum.
A beautifully restored historic guesthouse on the Square in Tinahely — the Wicklow Way passes through the village. Double, twin and small-double rooms, all with private bathrooms. Self-service coded entry — arrive when it suits you.
A professionally-recorded version with a local Wicklow narrator launches in 2026. The full transcript below previews what walkers will hear.
A 3 km flat boardwalk-and-track loop around the Lower Lake at Glendalough — the easiest and most accessible of the National Park's waymarked walks. Suitable for buggies, wheelchairs and mobility aids on most sections. About 45 minutes at a relaxed pace. The route passes the medieval monastic city, the round tower, and the southern shore of the Lower Lake.
Full audio tour with professional Irish narration will be added when this walk's content is finalised. The summary above is the working draft.