About Wicklow Mountains

Several major river systems have their source in the mountains, such as the Liffey, Dargle, Slaney and Avoca rivers. Powers court Waterfall is the tallest in Ireland at 121 metres (397 feet). A number of these rivers have been harnessed to create reservoirs for drinking water for Dublin and its surroundings.

The Wicklow Mountains experience a temperate oceanic climate with mild, damp summers and cool, wet winters. The dominant habitat of the uplands consists of blanket bog, heath and