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Glendalough

Ireland travel guide

What to see in Glendalough

A medieval monastery with a round tower in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to October
Photo: Ramón · CC BY-SA 2.0

Glendalough highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Round tower

    From the 10th century.

  2. St Kevin’s Monastery

    Ruins.

  3. Upper Lake

    A gentle walk.

  4. Wicklow Mountains

    A national park.

  5. Sally Gap

    A mountain road.

Day trips from Glendalough

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Glendalough

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Glendalough are from March to October.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from November to February

    Short days and storms

    In winter it gets dark very early and Atlantic storms can close coast roads and ferries to the islands.

    What to do: For the west coast, May to September is better; in winter, Dublin and the cities.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the pub. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Ireland guide.

Frequently asked questions about Glendalough

What to see in Glendalough?

Round tower, St Kevin’s Monastery, Upper Lake, Wicklow Mountains and Sally Gap.

What to see in Glendalough in one day?

Don’t miss Round tower, St Kevin’s Monastery, Upper Lake, Wicklow Mountains and Sally Gap. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Glendalough?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Glendalough are from March to October.

What day trips can you take from Glendalough?

Glendalough from Dublin.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.