The Spinc, Glendalough

The beautiful picturesque Spinc Walk and Trail in Glendalough is a unique opportunity for guests to experience the rugged beauty of Ireland’s rolling Wicklow Mountains.

With its variety of terrain, spectacular scenery and challenging paths, the Spinc Walk offers a unique experience for both novice and experienced hikers alike. Following a rocky path, boardwalks and crisp forest roads, the trail reaches its highest point at 500 metres where it offers beautiful views of the Glendalough Valley and Wicklow uplands.

You should be reasonably fit and wear suitable footwear.

Glendalough Monastic Site and Visitor Centre

In a stunning glaciated valley in County Wicklow, in the sixth century, one of Ireland’s most revered saints founded a monastery. The foundation of St. Kevin at Glendalough became one of the most famous religious centres in Europe.

The remains of this ‘Monastic City’, which are dotted across the glen, includes a superb round tower, numerous medieval stone churches and some decorated crosses. Of particular note is St. Kevin’s bed, a small man-made cave in the cliff face above the Upper Lake. It is said that St. Kevin lived and prayed there, but it may actually be a prehistoric burial place that far predates him.

Learn all about this hallowed place in the fine interpretive centre before exploring the site for yourself. If you do, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the two lakes and a uniquely spiritual atmosphere.