{"id":857,"date":"2022-04-12T19:11:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T18:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.locationlookout.com\/?p=857"},"modified":"2024-04-12T12:30:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T11:30:53","slug":"glencar-waterfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.locationlookout.com\/leitrim\/rivers-lakes-waterfalls\/glencar-waterfall\/","title":{"rendered":"Glencar Waterfall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This waterfall inspired Ireland\u2019s greatest poet, WB Yeats, and features in his poem ‘The Stolen Child’.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The waterfall reaches 50 feet high and is situated at Glencar Lough. It creates a truly magical atmosphere. A short, picturesque wooded walk offers varied viewing platforms to enjoy the waterfall. There are more waterfalls visible from the road to Glencar, although none are quite as romantic as this one. Entry to the site is free and there is a car park, picnic area, public toilets, children\u2019s playground and a tourist information point. The site is wheelchair friendly. The TeaSHED Caf\u00e9, with views overlooking Glencar Lake serves a wonderful selection of homemade foods and the 7 km Glencar Hill Walk starts from the car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Where the wandering water gushes
From the hills above Glen-Car,
In pools among the rushes
That scarce could bathe a star,<\/p>WB Yeats<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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