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Glencar Waterfall – a waterfall in a forest📷 Photo by Laura Coyle on Unsplash

Glencar Waterfall

Glencar, Ireland

Nature

A waterfall in a wooded glen beside Glencar Lough, celebrated in a poem by W. B. Yeats. It is a short walk from the car park and best after rain.

Nearest town
Glencar, Ireland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
54.3395, -8.3770

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Rosses Point Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    13 km from Glencar Waterfall
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking water
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  • Strandhill Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    17 km from Glencar Waterfall
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  • Melvin CentreCampsite
    20 km from Glencar Waterfall
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  • Lakeside Caravan & CampingCampsite
    22 km from Glencar Waterfall
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  • Common ShoreMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Glencar Waterfall · 2 pitches
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All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Glencar Waterfall?

Glencar Waterfall is in Glencar, Ireland, at GPS 54.3395, -8.3770. It is about 6 km from Benbulben.

Can you camp near Glencar Waterfall?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Rosses Point Caravan & Camping Park, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Glencar Waterfall?

Glencar Waterfall is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sligo: Yeats Country and ancient tombs.

What is there to see near Glencar Waterfall?

Places worth a stop nearby: Drumcliff churchyard (8 km), Carrowmore (14 km), Knocknarea (16 km) and Slieve League cliffs (38 km).

When is the best time to visit Glencar Waterfall?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)