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B/C Walk: (Wed No Bus) Declan Coughlan* Niamh Britchfield

  • 25 Nov 2026
  • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • 18

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Summary
Glendalough upper carpark loop walk via miners way and Derrybawn ridge.
Length km: 14.9    Climb m:  630  Duration hrs: 5.5 Hrs.

Description 

Starting at Glendacough upper carpark, looking at the lake. Start on the Miners way. (MRW) Follow the path passing Van Diemen's Mine. Watching the view of Glendacough valley open up as you climb onwards towards the Spinx view point. ( Not passing this time ) The MRW brings you towards Lugduf SE top. Veer of the MRW to summit this top and down the far side. Then follow MRW again until it intersects with WW. Now leave both MRW & WW behind and summet Mullacor. Head in the direction of Cullentragh. Travel 1.6 Km's and turn NE on to Derrybawn ridge. Summit Derrybawn and then a sharp turn East down its side to catch up with the WW again. Now follow the best route back down to the start point again. ........ Enjoy


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Terrain & River Crossings

Track and trail. Quite exposed in places. - River crossings = None.

Gear Recommendations 

All the usual. Remember winter gear and wet gear.

Meeting Point Details/Link

Glendalough Upper Lake Carpark.  9:15 AM for a 9:30 AM start.

Other Information 

GPX file: t355300203_glendalough upper carpark.gpx
Route Card:
Map: en-glendalough-upper-carpark-loop-walk-via-miners-way-and-derrybawn-ridge.pdf
Photos:
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