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Devil's Glen Wicklow Walk

2.98 miles (4.8 km)

Open Streetmap This circular walk in County Wicklow explores the Devil's Glen Woodland Park.
The woods have some good walking trails running along the River Vartry to a picturesque waterfall. It's something of a hidden gem with peaceful trails, wildflowers and lots of wildlife to look out for. There's a car park at the eastern end where you can pick up the trail. It runs for just under 5km along a reasonably easy path with some small climbs on the way.
The forest also includes the Seamus Heaney Walk. Some of the Nobel Prize winning poet's work was inspired by the evocative landscape of the glen.
To continue your walking in the area head north to Vartry Reservoir where there are some fine waterside trails and views to Djouce Mountain and Sugarloaf in the Wicklow Mountains.

Devil's Glen Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

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Devil's Glen Waterfall - geograph.org.uk - 287314

Devil's Glen Waterfall

The Devil's Glen - geograph.org.uk - 290241

The Devil's Glen as seen from View Rock.

Entrance to Devil's Glen Forest Park in Co. Wicklow - geograph.org.uk - 1437929

Entrance to Devil's Glen Forest Park

Small Bridge on the Cliff Walk in Devil's Glen Forest Park, Co. Wicklow - geograph.org.uk - 1437949

Small Bridge on the Cliff Walk in Devil's Glen Forest Park, Co. Wicklow. A less precipitous route up the valley is available on another path down by the river.

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