Glencar Waterfall

Lovely Waterfall. Lots of parking, coffee outlet nearby. Great for photos super setting beside a lake.no entrance fee. Partial wheelchair accessible.

Beautiful waterfall in Glencar, Co. Leitrim. Large car park with toilet facilities adjacent. Cross over the road to access the pathway up to the waterfall, just a short stroll (about 200 meters). It's a paved pathway suitable for child bugs or wheelchairs, etc. There may be a bit of mist from the waterfall so dress accordingly. Enjoy watching the waterfall and when you return enjoy a coffee at the little coffee hut near car park.

Glencar Waterfall is a breathtakingly beautiful destination that captures the essence of Ireland’s natural beauty. The waterfall, cascading gracefully down into a serene pool below, is surrounded by lush, green forest, creating a magical atmosphere that feels like stepping into a fairytale. The path leading to the waterfall is lined with towering trees and vibrant plant life, adding to the sense of peace and tranquility that envelops the area. As you approach, the gentle sound of the water intensifies, creating a soothing symphony that resonates with the soul. The area around the waterfall is perfectly maintained, with charming wooden benches inviting you to sit and simply soak in the scenery. The mist from the waterfall rises in the air, creating a soft, ethereal glow, especially on sunny days. The beauty of the place is not just in the waterfall itself, but in the entire environment—a perfect blend of natural elegance and calming serenity. Glencar Waterfall is a place where time slows down, offering a peaceful retreat that truly touches the heart and leaves a lasting memory of Ireland’s untouched landscapes.

It was my second time in this place . I like nature . The place is quiet, the surroundings are green, mountains, the sound of running water from the falls just priceless.

This place was great. It was a right laugh to see people getting hiking boots and things out of their cars 🤣 none of the signage or the websites prepare you for this waterfall. It is literally 5 minutes up a little bit of a hill. Accessible in a wheelchair if needed if I remember rightly there were no steps up to the waterfall. There are steps if you want to go to the viewing platform and do the little loop walk but to see the falls you don't need to go up there. On the way up the hill there is also a tiny waterfall which just adds to the beauty of the whole thing. The car park is a reasonable size but it does get busy very quickly. There was a Mr Whippy ice-cream van in the car park who was a really nice guy and had a laugh with my husband but I assume he's not there all year round. The toilets were very clean and tidy but we went first thing in the morning, if you are going mid-day or later maybe bring your own loo roll (this is normally best for most public toilets anyway!) There is also a cafe and a play park right by the carpark if you want to stay longer. Car park is free!

Beautiful scenery around. Big parking space before the waterfall. Love the waterfall.

This is one of the most scenic waterfalls in Ireland eloped with a great walkway and parking. The scenes in the parking lot are also a site to behold to as well. The walk to the waterfall from the parking lot is just within 700m range and the walk is accessible through wheelchair as well with minimal effort. The a small kids garden and place to settle and have a view of the wonderful fall.

GREAT Views, Lovely amenities for Kids, Public restrooms available 😀

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.