Glencar Waterfall

Very beautiful waterfall, there is plant of designated parking nearby with ice cream van, play area, lake view, sheep, tea house and the route to waterfall. This route is accessible for mobility users up to the waterfall. There is choice to climb stairs and come round to the tea house. Rest areas and toilet are nearby in parking.

A truly beautiful site. Easy-to-walk trail (some stairs). The falls and stream are picturesque and calming. In the spring flowers on the grasses and trees were plentiful and fragrant. Worth the drive. As a bonus, the lambs below the parking lot were entertaining.

Gift shop, place to eat, coffee, and a view. Lovely short hike, beautiful scenery. Gorgeous views to get here. Met some lovely folks whom shared with us some history and weather's details.

Lovely place to visit. Amazing scene at the waterfall. Lovely coffee shop beside it. Well worth a visit

Beautiful spot nestled in a valley. Short walk from the car park to see the waterfall. Can get some photos with sheep at the car park. There’s also a nice little playground for kids. Went on a weekday morning and were the only ones there.

Glencar Waterfall is a stunning natural feature located in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is nestled in the picturesque Glencar Valley, near the village of Glencar, and is part of the Glencar Lake area. The waterfall is known for its beauty, especially during the wetter months, when it cascades down from a height of about 15 meters (49 feet) into a serene pool below. The area around the waterfall is lush and wooded, making it a great spot for nature walks and photography. The waterfall gained additional fame when it was mentioned in W.B. Yeats' poem The Stolen Child, adding to its cultural significance.

To be honest, Glencar Waterfall is quite small compared to others, but the area is very clean and surrounded by beautiful nature. You can park your vehicle for free, buy some food, and even pick up a souvenir to remember your visit. There’s a small play area for children and a few little ponds in front of the parking area. It’s a peaceful spot, perfect for a short and relaxing visit.

Hiked up on a wet day and it’s still one of the wonders of the world! The paths are pretty steep but it’s helped by the custom built steps. Views are second to none!

I'd thought, wrongly, that this waterfall was in county Sligo; nope, wrong again matey, the sign says it's inside county Leitrim and only just. It's a beautiful place and designed for walks and picnics. It has toilets and you can potter around the lake area to the coffee bar, but you'll need a fair level of fitness to go to the top of the waterfall as it's quite steep. The water is so clean with a peaty hue given Ireland has wonderful peat bogs - an incredible eco system of its own. Now it ain't the falls of Angel, it ain't Niagara nor Dunn's River; this waterfall reaches 50ft high and is situated at Glencar Lough, and it inspired perhaps Ireland's greatest poet William Butler Yeats who put it much better than me in his poem 'The Stolen Child' 'Where the wandering water gushes From the hills above Glen-Car, In pools among the rushes That scarce could bathe a star' Glad we went, once. Paradise Ireland style.

It amused me no end when upon crossing the Sligo-Leitrim county boarder there were Visit Leitrim tourism signs all over the place. Most of the lake and the roads that bring you here are in Sligo, but Leitrim gets all the glory. I digress, ignore my mindless musings. The Glencar Waterfall is stunning, a must see for every one visiting the area. A short uphill but safe path brings you up and there it is. The photo here doesn't do it justice. A handy thing about this attraction is they have cleverly put in a pathway that leads you back down to the car park partly another way. So you don't have two way traffic right by the waterfall. Good planning. As I mentioned there is a car park, but also toilets that are not bad at all. There are also plenty of rubbish bins for different types of waste, so there is no excuse to drop your litter here. One final bonus on this occasion was the ice cream and coffee truck. Just what we needed. Wonderful. Definitely worth a visit.

Nice waterfall in a great area. Easy access via the car park, toilets and while we were there an ice cream van. Its only going to take you 30 minutes to walk around but if you are in the area give it a look. The drive along the lough is also very pleasant.