Old lead mining settlement in Glendalough, Ireland. Now a beautiful national park and a popular tourist destination.

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Taken on a hike through Wicklow National Park in Ireland. It's an old, abandoned lead mining settlement near the world famous Glendalough monastic ruins. It was a warm, humid day but low cloud/fog made for some atmospheric photos. Glendalough is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland and of great historical value. The surrounding mountains are the home to deer, wild goats (left behind by the miners) and sheep along with many other creatures.

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Location: Glendalough, , Ireland.
Photo credit: © Finton Kiely / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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