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Upper Lake trail start
An orientation reference for starting a signed walk, not an additional attraction to count alongside the Information Office. Choose the actual route before setting off.
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Is this a separate sightseeing attraction?
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Nearby options
Nearby places to explore
Distances are straight-line estimates between catalogue pins, within 30 km. Roads, entrances and walking routes may be much longer. Known closed places are excluded; inclusion does not confirm opening today.
attraction · 0.0 km
Spinc Short Route from the Upper Lake
Experience 9.5/10Visitor friendliness 4.5/10
The blue Spinc Short Route is a hillwalk with a strong view of the Upper Lake. “Short” distinguishes it from longer Spinc routes; it does not turn the outing into an easy lakeside stroll.
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Upper Lake viewpoint
Experience 9.0/10Visitor friendliness 7.5/10
The Upper Lake is a place to stop and look, not merely the starting gate for a hike. The long view into the valley gives a first visit a strong landscape focus without requiring a climb onto the Spinc.
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attraction · 0.2 km
Poulanass Waterfall woodland walk
Experience 8.0/10Visitor friendliness 6.0/10
Poulanass offers moving water and woodland close to the Upper Lake visitor area. It is a shorter walking choice, but the climb and wet footing make it different from a flat lakeside pause.
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attraction · 0.6 km
Lower Lake and Green Road
Experience 8.0/10Visitor friendliness 8.0/10
The Lower Lake and Green Road give you a woodland-and-water alternative to the high trails. Choose a short out-and-back or a signed circuit that fits your group, with room to pause rather than treating the…
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attraction · 1.2 km
Glendalough Monastic City
Experience 9.0/10Visitor friendliness 7.5/10
The Monastic City brings the round tower, churches and graveyard into one concentrated heritage visit. Slow down at ground level: the relationship between the buildings is more interesting than collecting the…
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nature · 1.2 km
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Experience 9.0/10Visitor friendliness 6.0/10
Wicklow Mountains National Park is a broad upland landscape with many possible entrances and walks. A regional pin is an orientation aid, not a trailhead.
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Suggested visit allowance: about 30 minutes. Allow additional time for transfers and breaks.
53.00840, -6.34450 · Reference point; confirm the correct entrance and access. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Visitor details checked 19 October 2026. Page content updated 2026-10-20.