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Glendalough Miners' Village

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Glendalough Miners' Village

Glendalough Miners' Village

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Please check local regulations for: Wicklow Mountains National Park

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

    13.6km

    04:26

    370m

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

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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    February 20, 2019

    The Glendalough Valley mine dates back to 1790. At the height of production, around 2,000 miners were busy extracting lead, zinc and silver here. 1957 came to an end.

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      December 25, 2018

      Here you can see the ruins of ancient mines. If you follow the way up, or come from there, you will find another sign at the stream.

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        March 31, 2020

        The path leads through the old mining settlement and therefore does not require a detour - however, there is not much left of the stone houses. Nevertheless, from here you have a nice view back to Upper Lake and (of course!) What is to come ...

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          Distance 870 m

          Uphill 10 m

          Downhill 10 m

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          Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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