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View of the Upper Lake from The Spinc

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View of the Upper Lake from The Spinc

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View of the Upper Lake from The Spinc

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    1. Spinc and the White Route from Glendalough — Wicklow Mountains National Park

    13.6km

    04:26

    370m

    370m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    March 8, 2021

    The tour of the Spinc ridge and the White Route takes you up and around the spectacular Glendalough Valley. The tough climb is rewarded with breathtaking views of the Valley and the surrounding Wicklow mountains.

    The trail goes up by Poulanass Waterfall before joining the amazing boardwalk and wooden steps leading to the spectacular viewing point overlooking the Upper Lake. On the other side of the valley you decent down a rocky trail to the deserted Miners Village where a path takes you back into Glendalough.

      January 29, 2019

      The view of the "valley of the two lakes" from the hill "The Spinc"
      is great. Glaciers formed a beautiful valley millions of years ago, leaving behind two lakes and forming the unique backdrop for Saint Kevin, who founded the Glendalough monastery complex at the end of the valley.

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        June 26, 2023

        Great plank paths with steel nails that prevent slipping, very reliable even in the rain. From up here you have a great view over the mountains and the upper lake.

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