There are lots of things to do during your stay at Glendale Wilderness Lodge. As well as Scouting activities you can organise in and around the Lodge itself, here are some other interesting activities. You will also have fun discovering many more yourself!
- Mountains! The Lodge is nestled in the Glencree valley, a U-shaped glacial valley, with the Glencree and Dargle Rivers running through it. It is surrounded by mountains, several of which can be climbed by your group. Among the most popular are Prince William’s Seat, Glencullen Mountain, Knocknagun, Ravens Rock, Tonduff North, Tonduff South, Kippure, Maulin and Djouce.
- Wicklow Way. You can join the renowned Wicklow Way hiking route 1.7km from the Lodge.
- The Oak Glen, which is a short walk from the Lodge, is a project started in 1990 to restore oak trees to the Glencree Valley, where once there was a Royal forest park in the 13th century.
- Glencree village. Glencree village is situated 3.6km from the Lodge. In it you can enjoy coffee/lunch in the lovely Armoury Café which is located in the old Glencree Reconciliation Centre. You can also find the Glencree German War Cemetery which contains the graves of 134 German soldiers.
- Lough Bray Lower and Upper, are two glacial corrie lakes, located about 2km from Glencree. They feature steep, 200m-high granite backwalls and stunning, rugged scenery near the Military Road. Climb to the Eagles Nest between the two loughs.
- Enniskerry Village. Enniskerry is located 6.7km from the Lodge. Here you can find a wider range of shops and cafés.
- Powerscourt Waterfall, estate and gardens. The spectacular waterfall is located 8.5km from the lodge and is well worth a visit, as are Powerscourt estate, house and gardens.
- Swimming – Sea swimming is possible in Bray which is 12.8km from the Lodge. There is also a 25-metre indoor swimming pool located at the Shoreline Leisure Centre in Bray.
- Indoor Bowling. Bowling and Quasar are available at the Bray Bowl Family Entertainment Centre in Bray.