About Glencree
Glencree is a sparsely settled mountain valley in County Wicklow, centred on the Glencree River and the scenic road linking the Dublin and Wicklow uplands. It has a peaceful, rural character, with scattered homes, woodland, open hills and dramatic views rather than a conventional village centre. Daily life is closely tied to nearby Enniskerry, Glencullen, Roundwood and Kilmacanogue for shops, schools, services and socialising. The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation is the area’s best-known landmark and community focus, occupying the former military barracks and welcoming visitors to its café, exhibitions and walking surroundings. There are no substantial local shopping streets, pubs or restaurants within Glencree itself, so residents generally drive to Enniskerry, Roundwood or the Dublin foothills for groceries, cafés, pubs and wider amenities. Education options are similarly dispersed, with primary schools in surrounding villages and secondary schools reached by car or school transport towards Bray, Dublin or Wicklow towns. Public transport is limited in the valley, making a car essential for most commuting, although nearby Enniskerry and the Dublin-side villages provide access to bus services and the M50 is reachable via the R117 and N11. Outdoor recreation is a major attraction, with access to Wicklow Mountains walking country, Powerscourt and the wider trails, forests and lakes of the region.
What’s in Glencree
Schools
Local primary school serving Enniskerry and surrounding rural communities near Glencree.
Small rural primary school serving the Glenasmole valley and nearby upland communities.
Primary school serving Glencullen and the surrounding Dublin-Wicklow mountain area.
Established secondary school in Dublin, accessible for some families commuting eastwards.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Scenic mountain road connecting Glencree with Enniskerry, Glencullen and Dublin-side routes.
Mountain route linking the valley towards Roundwood, the Sally Gap and Wicklow uplands.
Bus service connecting Enniskerry with Dundrum and Dublin city via south Dublin.
Major north-south corridor reached via Kilmacanogue, serving Bray, Dublin and Wicklow.
DART and mainline station providing rail connections towards Dublin and the southeast.
Amenities
Historic centre with exhibitions, events, café facilities and a peaceful mountain setting.
Recognisable former barracks building forming part of the Glencree heritage site.
Famous estate near Enniskerry with gardens, woodland walks, waterfall and visitor facilities.
Traditional Enniskerry pub and dining venue serving visitors and local residents.
Long-established village pub and restaurant serving the Roundwood community.
Compact village centre providing everyday services, cafés, food shops and local businesses.
Extensive protected upland landscape offering walking, viewpoints, lakes and outdoor recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Peacebuilding and heritage organisation hosting programmes, visitors and community activities.
Major local employer and tourism business centred on gardens, heritage and hospitality.
Community Gaelic games club serving Enniskerry and surrounding rural areas.
Local athletics club supporting running, fitness and community sporting participation.
Scattered upland community linked through local heritage, outdoor recreation and neighbouring villages.
Nearby Areas
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