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The oak forests there have been severely reduced by industrial planting of conifers and by an invasive rhododendron variety (which reproduces by seed rather than roots and is also called 'Frankenstein'). For years, attempts have been made to eradicate the rhododendron and replace it and the conifers with fresh oak trees. This is likely to take generations. The fresh oak seedlings are already growing on the other side of the lake (near Muckross). Tip: The barrier to the parking lot closes at 6 p.m., but you can always drive out 😉

The Irish saint St. Kevin (c. 498–618 AD), from a noble family in Leinster, was trained as a monk and then sought solitude – here in Glendalough as a hermit. Around 540, he withdrew to this remote valley to live in seclusion, asceticism, and prayer. Legends tell that he had deer, otters, and birds as friends. But as it sometimes happens: disciples soon followed him, and a monastic community was established (545 AD), which developed into one of the most important monasteries in Ireland (heyday: 10th–12th centuries). A 30-meter-high round tower (10th–11th centuries), the ruins of the cathedral (1214), a stone church (St. Kevin's Kitchen), and a house still remain. – Very pretty and mystical, the whole thing in the middle of the cemetery.

Very nice tour

very nice natural beauty

If you would like to walk around the lake, bring a good pair of shoes, socks, and rain jacket. The lookouts are beautiful, and there are a few great places for a trail snack. Don't forget to pack water. If you aren't game for a walking hike, we saw many people on their bikes, and there is a driving path that goes part way around the lake with several pull off spots, if you are in a bit of a rush.

Muckross House is a beautifully preserved 19th-century house set against the stunning backdrop of Muckross lake and the surrounding mountains. The house, now a museum, offers a glimpse into Ireland’s aristocratic past with its period rooms and impressive gardens.

A beautiful cascade, Poulanass takes its name from the Irish Poll an Eas: hole of the waterfall. Runners on the Wicklow Way and the Spinc Trail will find it hard not to stop and admire the falls. However, in ascent, you might be glad of the chance to rest for a moment.

A beautiful waterfall, a little hidden :-)