Hostel Glenmalure, Co Wicklow YHA
Glenmalure, Co Wicklow YHA
Near Greenane
Co Wicklow
Ireland (Republic of)
Tel.
+353 1 8304555
Fax.
+353 1 8305808
Customer Rating
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At the top of this beautiful valley is an intimate mountain hut with a country cottage feel. It is 6km up the valley on a track from Drumgoff Bridge. The river provides clean, fresh water for cooking, washing and good brown trout for dinner. The hostel is gaslit and, while it does not provide modern conveniences, it does provide peace, quiet and a warm friendly atmosphere. Walking possibilities abound. History: In 1798, the Battle of Glenmalure was fought in the valley where the Mountain Hut is now located. While the playwright, JM Synge owned this estate, he wrote the play "Shadow of the Glen" which was set in the house. Maud Gonne McBride, who inspired many of WB Yeats poems, owned the house and had many soirees there. Her daughter, Iseult, lived there after her marriage. Ownership then passed to Kathleen Lynn who donated it to An Óige.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 16 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 hours Check in times 10am to 5pm |
| Opening times (over the year): | 01 July - 31 August. Open weekends throughout the year by arrangement |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
Attractions
 | River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Forested/wooded area | | Hostel with a difference |
| Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Groups welcome |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Rates include local tax |
Customer Reviews Glenmalure, Co Wicklow YHA
| 02 Jul 2011 Michael, Australia | 90% | |
| Having a fire laid in my bedroom was excellent to take off the chill and make me really comfortable at night!
Being such a small, intimate and remote hostel the staff were excellent - helpful, informative. Just what I wanted in a hostel especially right in the heart of a great walking area - I was able to complete a 21 km walk up to the tops... and back via a circular route - the map provided by the hostel staff was spot on - a good scale - army quality survey map Thanks! A special place - not for everyone but for me 'just the job!' | ||
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