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Glencar Lake

Sligo, Ireland
Glencar lake
Ranked #4 of 76 attractions in Sligo
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water
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Elberton, Georgia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Nice waterfall”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The lake is pretty, but the waterfall is better. Not huge but very pretty. The walk down provides a sneak into a neighboring pasture where you can watch the sheep and take lots of photos. The drive to Glencar Lake is also very nice. More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
“Worth it for the waterfall”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

While the lake is a lovey spot to visit, the waterfall is the draw here. Very beautiful, and only a 2 minute stroll from the car park. Felt like being back in Maui... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“A Place of Tranquility”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It's a short dive from Sligo and worth the trip. Beautiful location with the added attraction of the famous Glencar Waterfall. More

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County Down
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Beautiful scenery.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

If the weathers good there's no-where more beautiful. great walks More

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Galway, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Gorgeous little park and waterfall nearby and the lake itself is very tranquil.. wonderful secluded area More

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Dublin, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful views of Leitrim”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Very tranquil area, climb to waterfall was much quicker and shorter than expected, but views over the lake were lovely. More

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Dublin Ireland
2 reviews
“Glencar”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

a lovely place to visit,the waterfall was lovely,very romantic More

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Sligo
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Beautiful area”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Good parking available, clean surroundings, ideal for a short stroll. More

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Donegal Town, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Just Lovely”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Very calming and charming. It was well signposted and its perfect for a picnic. More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“awesome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Well worth a visit, beautiful....take your camera because it is gorgeous. Go see the waterfall and if you have time do one of the walks, it is an awesome place More

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