Glendalough

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Although the statistics show that a lot of people base themselves in Dublin and take a day trip to County Wicklow, this blog post by Brian might make you change your mind and do things the opposite way around – base yourself in County Wicklow, explore the real Ireland and take a day trip to Dublin if you really really want to!

“The idea was to make a quick tour of Dublin and some of the surrounding area. Upon arriving on Saturday morning, we quickly found what Dublin has to offer - pubs, pubs, the occasional Irishman, and more pubs. We stayed near Temple Bar, Dublin’s notorious bar district chock full of tourists, stag parties, crowds, and street vendors. We spent the day touring Dublin, including a trip to Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Although Dublin seemed wonderful, we were left wanting more.

Enter Sunday, we took a day tour through Wicklow County, the Wicklow mountains, and Glendalough. The Irish mountains, countryside, and rural hospitality was everything I dreamt it would be. The beauty of the landscape lived up to the hype, and proved greener than anywhere I’d ever seen before. The lakes, mountains, rural roads, streams, and tiny towns were amazing. It was good to get out of over-crowded Dublin for a day of fresh air. Rural Ireland seemed the type of place you live for a long time.”

Brian – Visited in May 2007

“After a long day’s journey, we arrived in Dublin and drove down to Glendalough . . . and what a sight greeted us! It was surrounded by so much natural beauty…. After exploring the monastery thoroughly, we hiked up the mountain overlooking Glendalough…. When we finally made it to the top of the mountain (barely breathing!), the view was sooooo worth it!”

The above are just some extracts from a Photoblog of a trip to Glendalough by Emily McCall. You really should visit Emily’s site to see the wonderful photographs she took. What a lovely record of a day to remember.

Emily - Visited in September 2007

“We drove through Dublin, which was horrible, I hate European traffic and drivers, to get south to a beautiful place called Glendalough (Glen-Del-Lock). It is famous for being truly Irish. Its the greenest, cleanest, most pristine place I’ve ever been. There is an ancient monastic village there with a round tall tower that is in most Irish post-cards… you can see a picture of it above. Glendalough also has two lakes that are simply gorgeous. It is everything you’d think of being Ireland. “

Trent - Visited in October 2007 .

“While on a business trip to Dublin, a friend took me to Glendalough which turned out to be not just beautiful but one of the most peaceful places I have ever visited. “

Sheila - Visited in July 2007

“I’m not sure exactly how long the hike up took, but beautifulness everywhere… Wandering off the stone-paved trail, we went out toward the edge of one of those glorious hills. Just enjoyed the place. All that God has done in that corner of the world. No time. No noise. Except the occasional tourist children trailing behind their group. Good time.”

Krista - Visited in October 2007

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Filed under: Things I need to know on May 13th, 2007