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Attractions · Leinster, Leinster

Glendalough Monastic Site

  • CategoryHistorical / Nature
  • Duration2–4 hours
  • AdmissionMonastic site free. Visitor Centre €5 adult / €3 child (~USD 5.50 / 3.30)
  • PriceFree–€5 (~USD 0–5.50)
  • TransportCar (1 hr from Dublin on N11/R755), or St Kevin's Bus (+353 1 281 8119; stkevinbus.com) from Dublin city centre — departs daily 11:30 from St Stephen's Green West
Glendalough Monastic Site
Practical information for Glendalough Monastic Site
Admission Monastic site free. Visitor Centre €5 adult / €3 child (~USD 5.50 / 3.30)
Hours Site open daily year-round, 24 hours. Visitor Centre: Nov–mid-Mar 9:30–17:00; mid-Mar–mid-Oct 9:30–18:00
Typical visit 2–4 hours
Best time Weekday mornings; autumn for golden foliage
Getting there Car (1 hr from Dublin on N11/R755), or St Kevin's Bus (+353 1 281 8119; stkevinbus.com) from Dublin city centre — departs daily 11:30 from St Stephen's Green West
Address Glendalough, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 PX46

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Location

Glendalough, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 PX46

53.0033, -6.3271 View on map