The upper lake is a very scenic picnic area  (yum!) where you can truly relax and on a still day the reflection of the surrounding mountains in the vast lake is breathtaking! I am very brave and sometimes swim in the lake which I find thrilling! Often small children delight in throwing sticks in for me to fetch which is great craic of course!

October Deer Walk in Glendalough

Telescopes will be set up  with guides on hand to chat and answer your questions about the glens’ famous deer.

Call into the information office for directions to the telescopes, this is a small change from previous years where guides used to escort you- however, just wear appropriate clothing and bring a warm drink and food.

Lately the staff here have added a sensory garden which is fascinating and well worth a wander round – just don’t hop into the pond as I did unless you fancy a scolding!oops…

Accommodation in the area is plentiful with a well run hostel, hotels, b&b’s and guesthouses all catering to the needs of the many tourists and visitors who flock to this attraction throughout the year.
There is a bustling Farmers Market held in the car park of the Brockagh resource centre every 2nd Sunday from time tbc.

The Brockagh resouce centre runs a variety of classes and courses throughout the year including keep fit classes-(kicks), Languages, Gardening, Pottery, Art for children and adults and much more.
Contact them by telephone on: +353 404 45600 or view their new website(coming soon)..

The Laragh IT centre is based in the brockagh centre and runs various computer courses throughout the year and is contactable on tel: +353 404 45600 or view www.win.ie

Recently (August 2007) an award winning film shot on location in the area has been released in selected cinemas nationwide. ‘TEETH’ was edited by Philip Cullen,and produced by Noreen Donohoe who also produced the wonderful Wicklow Tourism’ dvd shot by Cian de Buitlear.

Taxi and Bus Services in Glendalough Co Wicklow:

Glendalough Cabs

Tel: George @ +353 (0) 87 9729452
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Web: www.glendaloughcabs.com

St Kevins Bus Service

Glendalough
Co Wicklow
The St Kevin’s Glendalough Bus Service is the only year round service to Glendalough from Dublin. You can contact the bus service by phone +353 (0) 1 2818119

Backpacking? Wanna get to Glendalough from Wicklow?

There are some local rural transport buses for which you must book in advance – one of which runs from Wicklow to Laragh ( just before Glendalough – is a walkable distance and very scenic!) on it’s return journey as follows:

• Laragh- Rathdrum- Wicklow
• Laragh-Rathdrum-Wicklow
• 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

• Leaves Claravale for Wicklow @ 9.45am
• Return Leaves Wicklow @ 12.30pm

Tel: Mick Dunbar to check times!!!, phone 087-8176630

Alternatively you could book a bus from  Willie McCoy
Mini Bus & Group Transport Hire
Laragh
Glendalough
Co. Wicklow

Contact: Willie McCoy on
Tel:+353 (0) 404 45453
Fax: +353 (0) 404 45453
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Based in Laragh the service specialises in Airport collections to Dublin and back but they are also available for Walking and Hiking Groups who would like to book their own bus service to suit their itinerary. The Buses seat up to 16 people and baggage comfortably.