County
Wicklow
Distance
2.6 km
Duration
0.7 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Total Ascent
20 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Knockraheen Entrance
- Public transport · St Kevin's Bus Service (Dublin City Centre to Glendalough) has a number of services per da…
- Dogs allowed
This short loop brings you deep into the woodland where you can hear the Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming in the spring. Kingfishers are also regular visitors along the steep sided channel that carries water between the reservoirs.
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Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.