woods and forests wicklow

About 2.5 miles (4km) west of Bray is a thickly wooded valley of great beauty, the Glen of the Dargle. A narrow pathway runs beside the River Dargle, a winding road follows the glen higher up, and the scenery alternates between wild grandeur and wooded beauty. A romantic feature is the Lover's Leap, a massive rock jutting out over the valley. Water from the Vartry Reservoir at Roundwood is carried across the glen in an aqueduct, supported at either end by castellated towers....

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....