Exploring Glendalough National Park: Monastic Ruins, Hikes and Scenic Lakes

Hi folks! Welcome back to my blog, hope you're all keeping well! This week I made the journey down to Glendalough National Park in County Wicklow and had a fantastic time. I travelled down on Saturday and the weather was absolutely gorgeous. Glendalough is a glacial valley that sits nestled away in the Wicklow Mountains National Park with incredible views. The valley is home to an Early Medieval Monastic settlement that was founded in the 6th century by St Kevin. Stone Church Walks & Hikes Glendalough National Park has a number of different walks and hikes that cater for all levels of ability. Whether it is the easy Green Road walk and the Miners' Road walk or the difficult ramble along the Derrybawn Woodland trail, Glendalough attracts a wide variety of walkers. This ranges from those who go to walk their dogs to those who wish to be a little more adventurous. Many of the walks go alongside the Lower Lake as well as some of the more rigorous trails showing glimpses of the ...