Prince William's Seat, Wicklow Mountains National Park

Name: Prince William's Seat
Address: Wicklow Mountains National Park, Ireland

#1 among attractions in Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Prince William's Seat, Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Prince William's Seat at 555 metres, is the 296th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, however, it does not have the elevation to quality as a Vandeleur-Lynam. Prince William's Seat is on the border of the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Mountains in Ireland, and lies on the northern side of the Glencree valley, positioned at its entrance. Prince William's Seat is separated by a small col from neighbouring Knocknagun, which is also 555 metres in height. Prince William's Seat and Knocknagun are popular peaks with hill-walkers. ()

Coordinates: 53°12'8"N, 6°14'23"W

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Prince William's Seat – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Powerscourt Estate, Ski Club of Ireland, Tonduff, Three Rock.

2.5 miSE
Historic country estate and grand gardens
Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry
63 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ireland's scenic County Wicklow, the Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry stands as a testament to the country's rich history and its dedication to preserving natural beauty. With its majestic gardens sprawling over 47 acres, this historic estate...
2.6 miNE
Winter sport, Ski area
Ski Club of Ireland, Shankill
67 min walk • The Ski Club of Ireland owns and runs the largest artificial ski slope in Ireland. It is located in County Wicklow close to the village of Kilternan.
3 miS
Mountain
Tonduff, Wicklow Mountains National Park
78 min walk • Tonduff at 642 metres, is the 169th–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, and the 202nd–highest peak on the Vandeleur-Lynam scale. Tonduff is in the far northeastern section of the Wicklow Mountains, in Wicklow, Ireland.
3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Three Rock, Dublin
78 min walk • Three Rock Mountain is a mountain in Co Dublin, Ireland. It is 444 metres high and forms part of the group of hills in the Dublin Mountains which comprises Two Rock, Three Rock, Kilmashogue and Tibradden Mountains.
3.6 miE
Archaeological site
Carrickgollogan, Shankill
91 min walk • Carrickgollogan is a hill in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown in Ireland, towards the southern border of the historic County Dublin. It is 276 metres high, on the eastern edge of the Dublin Mountains, rising above the districts of Rathmichael and Shankill.
3 miNW
Archaeological site
Tibradden Mountain, Dublin
78 min walk • Tibradden Mountain is a mountain in County Dublin in Ireland. Other former names for the mountain include "Garrycastle" and "Kilmainham Begg". It is 467 metres high and is the 561st highest mountain in Ireland.
2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Barnaslingan, Shankill
72 min walk • Barnaslingan is a 238 metres high hill in County Dublin, Ireland. It is most noted for the geological feature known as The Scalp that lies to the west of the summit.
3.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Maulin, Wicklow Mountains National Park
83 min walk • Maulin, at 570 metres, is the 272nd–highest peak in Ireland on the Arderin scale, however, being below 600 m it does not rank on the Vandeleur-Lynam or Hewitt scales.
1.7 miS
398-ft. waterfall in picturesque park
Powerscourt Waterfall, Enniskerry
44 min walk • Powerscourt Waterfall is the second highest waterfall in Ireland. at 121 metres high, it is located at the base of the Glensoulan Valley on the River Dargle near Enniskerry, County Wicklow.
3.9 miN
Memorial
Kilgobbin Cross, Dublin
99 min walk • Kilgobbin Cross is a high cross and National Monument located in Stepaside, County Dublin, Ireland.
3.6 miN
Archaeological site
Kilmashogue, Dublin
93 min walk • Kilmashogue or Kilmashoge is a mountain in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown county in Ireland. It is 408 metres high and forms part of the group of hills in the Dublin Mountains which comprises Two Rock, Three Rock, Kilmashogue and Tibradden Mountains.