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Powerscourt Waterfall

Enniskerry, Ireland
01 204 6000
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Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Enniskerry
Type: Waterfalls
Traveler Description: Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland's highest and is located in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. Visitors have been flocking to Powerscourt... more »
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Galway, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

the weather was great, so we enjoyed) lots of parking. very nice spot for bbq, really good kids playground.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

great place to escape, 4.5 euro entrance, but you can stay there all day if you wish, have a B/B, rellax etc. just sooo beautifulll

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I visited the waterfall yesterday and decided to write a review because the management staff read them. The waterfall is great and anyone visiting should definitely bring a picnic and go for a walk in the woods as well. I was really shocked at how poorly managed the car parking is. I couldn't believe that cars are able to drive... More

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Dublin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I love this place, but once you're there, there is not a massive amount to do on site. The trails are very limited so you cant do much walking / hiking from it. Nice place for a picnic after a long hike nearby

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cork
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

visited here recently and found it only fair.The entrance charge should be scrapped.Basically there is only the waterfall to see.There is a couple of acres of well manicured grass around the falls area,and that would be all the maintenance involved.

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ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

admission to the waterfall only is e5.50 per adult e3.50 per child. the waterfall is not part of the house/gardens ticket and you can go separately, without having to visit the house or gardens. The waterfall is the highest in Ireland and the UK. Parking is ample, you can park at the top near the small adventure playground (more suitable... More

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Bann, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This is Ireland's tallest waterfall and it was a wonderful sight to see and hear. You pay an entrance to enter the park and this is nominal since you get a great view of a waterfall and you are able to take a hike through the park. Our children, ages 8 and 10 really enjoyed themselves and it is a... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Went on a drive recently with family 2 young children under the age of 5 and my wife, we were asked for something like €25 it was a terribkle day wind and rain april ! I refused to pay turned around and went to Bray. I had already paid into powerscourt house and very little on offer for children again... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We went to the waterfall on a busy bank holiday Monday. Cars were parked all over the place with little regard for the beautiful scenery. Radios blasted out and barbeques burned letting off lots of smoke. This is a beautiful place but has been ruined. Please stop cars parking up so close to the river and stop the radios! It... More

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Manassas, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We found our way to the waterfall, but there needs to be better signage. Once we arrived, we were shocked that there was a charge of 5.50 euros per person to enter the park. They had a tea room, bathrooms, a couple trails, and a playground, as well as a trail to the falls. However, the Falls themselves, when we... More

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PowerscourtWaterfall, Guest Relations Manager at Powerscourt Waterfall, responded to this review
May 7, 2013

Good afternoon and thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us. Yes the waterfall is indeed spectacular during or just after the rain and believe me we had plenty earlier in the year! We are a privately owned estate and therefore do not receive any government funding to help us maintain the parkland and... More

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