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Dublin Mountains

September 3, 2017

“Don’t underestimate the beauty of the Dublin Mountains” – is what I should have told myself a year back when we moved to Ireland. Even though it’s just an hour’s drive from where we live, we couldn’t find ourselves planning a trip until now. But, over the past 2 months, we have been to Dublin Mountains (or also known as Wicklow mountains) twice! Driving through the mountains made us feel as if we were in another world. Those farms, panoramas, and beautiful lakes make for a very pleasing sight for the eyes. Check out our practical information to plan a scenic road trip from Dublin to the Wicklow mountains.

Scenic road trip from Dublin to the Wicklow Mountains:

There are two ways you can make a trip to the Dublin Mountains –

  1. Take a bus – Here is the timetable and the buses run every day from Dublin City to Glendalough and back. You get about 4 hours to explore Glendalough Upper lake, Lower lake, and the vicinity. The walk from Glendalough Visitor Centre to the Upper lake is very beautiful and peaceful. If you are a tourist, 4 hours will be more than enough time to cover the area and have lunch. Glendalough makes for a good picnic spot if you want to carry your lunch. 🙂
  2. Go on a drive – There will be a lot more flexibility if have the luxury of a car. That way, you can cover Sally Gap and Glendalough, and also take in the breathtaking panoramas of the Dublin Mountains. You won’t be able to help yourself from stopping every 5 minutes to click a few snaps. Consider visiting the Powerscourt Waterfall on the way to Sally Gap, but be aware that there is an entry fee of 6 euros per person.

Read Also: Tips on exploring Cliffs of Moher, a road trip to Connemara National Park, and breathtaking beauty of Star Wars shooting location – Dingle. 

 

Road trip from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains - Dublin Mountains - Google Map route

 

What else? Just pack a picnic, keep yourselves covered, get your hiking shoes on, and enjoy the beauty of nature! Leaving you with a few photos of our trip..

Road trip from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains - Wicklow, Dublin, Ireland
Pitstops!
Road trip from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains - Wicklow, Dublin, Ireland - Glendalough Upper Lake 2
Glendalough Upper Lake
Road trip from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains - Wicklow, Dublin, Ireland
Raga’s mom, enjoying the view.
Road trip from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains - Wicklow, Dublin, Ireland - Sally Gap 1
Sally Gap. We plan to trek down to that lake someday.
Road trip from Dublin to Wicklow Mountains - Wicklow, Dublin, Ireland
Gorgeous panoramas always make me happy!

 

Are you planning a trip to UK and Ireland together? Check out our itineraries for Scottish Highlands, a day in Edinburgh, and things to do in London

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