Wicklow Mountains National Park

Glendalough, Wicklow
Phone: +353 (0)404 45800

The Wicklow Mountains National Park initially covered an area of 3,700 hectares centred on Glendalough, but has been considerably extended since and now covers an area of close to 20,000 hectares, including the internationally important Liffey Head Bog. The main park visitor facilities and Education Centre are still located in the Glendalough Valley.
The Park includes the beautiful Upper Lake at Glendalough and most of the glaciated valley in which it lies. It's famous for its woodlands and wildlife.
The most notable feature in the Glendalough Valley is the monastic settlement, which includes a cathedral, round tower, and St. Kevin's Church. The foundation of the settlement is attributed to St. Kevin who died early in the 7th century, but most of the remains date from the 8th - 12th centuries. Another significant monument in the park is a prehistoric passage grave on the summit of Seefin Mountain.

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