🌲 Glendalough Hike + Carpool/Bus | Sunday Adventure
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🌲 Glendalough Hike + Carpool/Bus | Sunday Adventure
Quick Summary:
Meeting point to catch the bus: opposite Stephen Court, St. Stephen’s Green
Time to meet: 10:45 AM (to catch the bus)
Hike starts at: Glendalough Visitor Centre, 12:30 PM
Travel: Combination of carpooling & Glendalough Bus
Bus Fares: Single €14 | Return €23
RSVP / Coordination: https://chat.whatsapp.com/J5tSgErKkZcKbpWb7rYhfd
Contact for Bus: +353 (0)1 281 8119 | info@glendaloughbus.com
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Description:
Hi everyone! 👋
This Sunday we’re going for a hike in beautiful Glendalough 🏞️.
We will combine carpooling and bus travel so everyone can join.
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🗺️ Route details:
We'll hike the Glendalough Monastic Site Loop from Laragh — one of the most scenic walks in Wicklow.
✅ Distance: ~8 km (5 mi)
✅ Duration: about 2.5–3 hours at a relaxed pace
✅ Elevation gain: ~250 m (gentle climbs, suitable for most fitness levels)
✅ Highlights:
Walk through the monastic city and historic ruins
Pass by the Upper Lake and enjoy panoramic views of the valley
Forest trails and wooden boardwalk sections
A mix of gravel paths and woodland tracks — moderate but manageable terrain
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🚌 Bus Schedule:
Departure from Dublin: 11:05 AM
Return from Glendalough: 4:30 PM
💰 Fares:
Single Fare: €14
Return Fare: €23
Tickets can be purchased on the bus (cards, cash, Leap card accepted; Leap Visitor card not accepted)
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🕚 Meeting point & Carpooling:
Meeting point to catch the bus: opposite Stephen Court, St. Stephen’s Green
Time: 10:45 AM
Hike meeting point: Glendalough Visitor Centre, 12:30 PM
Coordinate rides in the WhatsApp group:
👉 Join https://chat.whatsapp.com/J5tSgErKkZcKbpWb7rYhfd
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🥾 Plan:
Meet at 10:45 to get the bus
Drive/ride to Glendalough (~1h)
Start hiking from Glendalough Visitor Centre at 12:30 PM
Hike the Monastic Site Loop (~2–3h)
Coffee/snack afterwards before heading back to Dublin
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🎒 What to bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes
Water & snacks
Weather-appropriate clothing (rain jacket just in case 🌦️)
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💬 RSVP:
Please RSVP here so we know how many people to expect.
Looking forward to sharing this hike with you all on Sunday! 🌿