Welcome to Riversdale
House B&B
Glendalough, Co Wicklow, Ireland.
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Glendalough - The Glen of
the Two Lakes - is a valley
famous for its beauty and its
historical and archaeological
interest. The valley is home to
one of Ireland's most
atmospheric monastic sites,
established by St. Kevin in the
6th century. The area also
provides excellent rock-
climbing, rough scrambling and
ordinary hill walking.
Local Attractions:
The Round Tower in Glendalough, probably the most famous of all the landmarks in County Wicklow, was built almost 1,000 years ago by the monks of St. Kevin’s monastery. St. Kevin founded his monastery in Glendalough in 498 Bray Head - beautiful views Brittas Bay Beach - award winning sandy beaches Meetings of the Waters, Avoca - a tranquil meeting of two rivers in an area renowned for traditional music. Home of Ballykissangel. Powerscourt Waterfall, Enniskerry - the highest waterfall in Ireland Blessington Lakes, Blessington - 5000 acres of tranquil calm waters, many amenities Victoria's Way, Roundwood - an Art and Philosophy park, a chance to take time out. Wicklow Mountains National Park, Kilafin Laragh - some of the wildest and remote land in Ireland Glendalough Visitors Center - exhibition and guided toursLocal Activities:
• Golf • Horse Riding • Cycling • Hiking • Hill walking • Bird watching • AnglingHow to find us
You can find us south of Dublin, close to the village of Laragh. The maps below are not to scale. Riversdale House, Wicklow Gap Road, Glendasson Valley, GLENDALOUGH Co Wicklow. EireWalking Instructions
These are the directions from Glendalough to Riversdale House B&B if you are walking: • Turn left out of the Visitors Centre, passing Glendalough Hotel • Go over the bridge and follow the road for approximately 300 yards • Take the first RIGHT into a small lane, if you reach the Youth Hostel, you have gone too far! • In the lane, pass a house called "The Cottage" and continue for about 10 minutes with the river on your right • There are several sets of stepping stones, continue until you see our sign for Riversdale House B&B and then cross the river into our grounds. Please Note: After heavy rain the stepping stones are under water, and impassable. Please telephone for advice. Total length of walk - 15 mins. GPS LOCATION Gate Entrance • Irish Grid Zone T • Easting 11.52 • Northing 97.56 Stepping Stones • Irish Grid Zone T • Easting 11.41 • Northing 97.45
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Riversdale House, Wicklow Gap Road, Glendasson Valley, GLENDALOUGH Co Wicklow. Eire
