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Loughborough to Glendalough

Updated: March 14, 2024 11:58 AM
Glendalough

Loughborough to Glendalough

Glendalough is a beautiful valley in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland. It is home to a number of ancient monastic ruins, including the Round Tower and the Cathedral. Glendalough is a popular tourist destination, and it is also a great place to go for walks and hikes.

The distance from Loughborough to Glendalough is approximately 340 miles. The journey by car takes around 7 hours.

There are a number of ways to get from Loughborough to Glendalough.

  • By car: The most direct route from Loughborough to Glendalough is via the M6 and the M50. The journey takes around 7 hours.
  • By train: There is no direct train from Loughborough to Glendalough. However, you can take a train from Loughborough to Dublin, and then change to a train to Glendalough. The journey takes around 8 hours.
  • By bus: There is a direct bus service from Loughborough to Dublin. The journey takes around 10 hours.

The cost of getting from Loughborough to Glendalough varies depending on the method of travel.

  • By car: The cost of petrol for the journey is around £50.
  • By train: The cost of a train ticket from Loughborough to Dublin is around £60. The cost of a train ticket from Dublin to Glendalough is around £15.
  • By bus: The cost of a bus ticket from Loughborough to Dublin is around £20.

The best time to visit Glendalough is during the summer months, when the weather is at its best. However, Glendalough is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year.

There are a number of things to do and see in Glendalough.

  • Visit the Round Tower, the Cathedral, and the other monastic ruins.
  • Take a walk or hike in the Wicklow Mountains.
  • Visit the Glendalough Visitor Centre.
  • Enjoy the local cuisine.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Glendalough.

  • What is the best way to get to Glendalough? The best way to get to Glendalough is by car. The journey takes around 7 hours.
  • How much does it cost to get to Glendalough? The cost of getting to Glendalough varies depending on the method of travel. See the above section for more details.
  • What is the best time to visit Glendalough? The best time to visit Glendalough is during the summer months, when the weather is at its best.
  • What are the top things to do and see in Glendalough? The top things to do and see in Glendalough include visiting the Round Tower, the Cathedral, and the other monastic ruins, taking a walk or hike in the Wicklow Mountains, and visiting the Glendalough Visitor Centre.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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