woods and forests around central wicklow dunlavin

A network of forest paths traverse the entire valley and provide access to the heavily wooded western regions surrounding the Upper Lake. These walks provide a glorious opportunity to see the wonderful diversity of flora and fauna in the Glen. Nature trails have been marked out by the Office of Public Works with eighteen vantage points, each providing its own particular features of interest and allowing the visitor to be captivated by the rugged splendour of the towering peaks of the Wicklow mo...

Four miles (6km) south of Russborough, Hollywood Glen stretches for about 1.5 miles (2km) between Church Mountain (1,789 feet) and lesser hills to the west The glen is traditionally associated with St Kevin, who is said to have had his first hermitage here. There are fine panoramic views from the summit of Church Mountain....