Carrawaystick
Carrawaystick
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Carrawaystick Waterfall is a significant, tumbling waterfall located in the remote Glenmalure Valley within County Wicklow, Ireland, east of Lugnaquilla, the highest point in the Wicklow Mountains. The primary access point for the area is the Drumgoff Recreation Area Forest Car Park, which serves as a trailhead for routes leading into the landscape surrounding Carrawaystick. This car park is located at GPS coordinates 52.969, -6.374, with a grid reference of T 093 889. There is no public transport to this start point, with the nearest train station being in Rathdrum. The terrain in this area includes forest trails and boardwalks, but the network of forest roads can be difficult to navigate, requiring paddlers to remain on marked trails. The overall character of the area is one of remote, mountainous terrain. The Drumgoff Forest to Carrawaystick route is a linear trail, approximately 2.5 kilometers one way, with a total height climbed of 180 meters to a highest point of 500 meters. This route is considered of moderate grade and is marked with white markers. A longer, more challenging circular trail of approximately 15.0 kilometers also exists, encompassing Carrawaystick and Clohernagh Mountain. The area is popular for hiking, birding, and mountain activities. For those accessing the open mountains, it is essential to be properly equipped and capable of navigating in potentially difficult conditions. The aesthetic of the water body is defined by its status as a large waterfall set within a deep valley.
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