Glen of the Downs
About this place
The Glen of the Downs (Irish: Gleann dá Ghrua, meaning 'The Valley of the Two Brows') is a 2 km long wooded glacial valley with steep sides rising to almost 250m on the east coast of Ireland. It contains a designated Nature Reserve comprising 59 ha, and is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Getting There & Parking
Glen of the Downs is located in County Wicklow, roughly 33 km (30 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 398 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include St. Mary's Church (0.8 km away).
398 m from landmark
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