Carrawaystick is a small waterfall that is located in the valley of Glenmalure. This waterfall is created when a stream (that is originated from the near by mountain Cloghernagh) makes a drop. That stream is also fed by a tiny stream from the Kelly’s Lough. After passing beside a farmhouse the stream from the waterfall falls into the river Avonbeg.
After reaching there we could see the waterfall from the roadside. The owner of the farmhouse provided a small access that allows the visitors to go near the waterfall. There is a trail that goes up to the mountain. From that trail we were able to access the farm and went slightly near the waterfall. On that day we saw there were two large group of tourists were doing the trekking. One group was going up and another was coming down.
Carrawaystick waterfall is not a big one. It is a very narrow stream waterfall when there is not that much rain. From the roadside it looks like a tinny thread. Large stone rocks are laid on the path of the waterfall. Those rocks were created as the waterfall is probably flowing for thousands of thousands of years. Which means even for water it could be corrosive when it acts for a longer time.
The only way you could visit the waterfall is by driving as it doesn’t have any nearby public transportation option. From Dublin it takes around 80-90 minutes drive through the M50 motorway. There is no designated parking available for the waterfall visiting. But you could park on the road (just make sure you are not blocking anyone as it is a narrow road). During a sunny summer weekend quite a few number of visitors use to come here. GPS coordinate of the Carrawaystick waterfall is (52°58’01.4″N, 6°23’05.1″W).
There are plenty of other things to do near this area. There are two other small waterfalls nearby which are Glenmalure and Fraughan Glen Waterfall. Also there are plenty of walking trails through hills, mining villages, etc. We’ve only visited the three waterfalls during our trip and saved others for another day.
Viewing the waterfall from the roadside, looks like a tinny thread.
Carrawaystick waterfall,
Glenmalure,
County: Wicklow,
Country: Ireland,
GPS Coordinate (52°58’01.4″N, 6°23’05.1″W).
Written by Lonely Traveler,
For blog alonelytraveler.com
Saturday, 04 May 2019
