Wicklow also known as the garden of Ireland is just 1 hrs drive from Dublin. The Dublin Wicklow mountains are renowned for their diversity and splendid scenery and are the perfect surroundings for wonderful walks.
The Wicklow Way starts in Dublin and takes a North to South directions right through the whole County of Wicklow and manages to cover wonderful parts of the County that are made for walkers.
The Trail does not cover very high ground and goes around rather than over most the mountains along it's path. The highest point on the Wicklow Way is White Hill which is just 635m. The length of The Wicklow Way is 128km and can be broken into many stages for the best enjoyment of it.
Tour program
Day 1
Marley Park – Enniskerry 22Km
Marlay Park to Coolakay (Enniskerry) 23.3Km – Height Gain 404m
Marley Park, which is a beautifully maintained wooded public park n Rathfarnham in South County Dublin is the official start or end of the Wicklow Way trail. The trail then leads you on a gentle ascent into the Dublin hills. Travelling south from here you will be rewarded with stunning views of Dublin city and coastline on reaching the summits of the Dublin hills. A mixture of forestry tracks and rocky paths bring you around Fairy castle and on through Glencullen Forest. From here you cross over into Glencree and Curtlestown where your days walking ends on the outskirts of Enniskerry village.
Start point
Dublin, Ireland
Day 2
Enniskerry – Roundwood 15Km
16.9Km – Height Gain 502m – Pickup at Old Bridge to accommodation
After a hearty breakfast you join back on the trail where you stopped yesterday. Be sure to bring some snacks and water as there are no places to shop along the way. The trail today will bring you through Crone Wood and alongside the Powerscourt Waterfall in the Powerscourt Deerpark. The track continues on into the Dargle Valley and around the side shoulder of Djouce Mountain, before passing the scenic Lough Tay (film location of “Brave heart” ) and on to Roundwood.
Day 3
Roundwood – Glendalough 14Km
Old Bridge – Laragh (Glendalough) – 7.2Km – Height Gain 240m
Joining back onto the trail near Roundwood, your walk from Roundwood takes you on quiet country roads and onto Paddock Hill. This is a bird sanctuary for The Irish Red Grouse. This is a beautiful days walking along winding grassy tracks from one valley into the next with wonderful scenic views into Glendalough Valley. As you come closer towards Glendalough you pass through some great forest trails with Scot Pines, Norwegian Spruce and European Larch trees. This is the valley you finish your day at the 6th century monastic city of Glendalough.
Day 4
Extra day Glendalough; there are many marked walking trail in the National Park, where the monastic city sits at its heart. Glendalough is the jewel of the Wicklow Mountains National Park and sits in a beautiful glacial valley with two lakes. A gre
Glendalough is an ideal loaction along the Wicklow Way to take a break and rest the feet,
There are numerous loop walks within the Glendalough valley if you fancy some extra walkling. There is also a few pubs and restaurants to enjoy a bite to eat in the evening.
Glendalough sits in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National park and is most famous for it's 6th century monastery of St Kevin.
Day 5
Glendalough – Glenmalure 16Km
Laragh (Glendalough) – Glenmalure – 15.6Km – Height Gain 432m
Starting from the Glendalough valley you then join the trail alongside the lower lake towards the upper one. The Wicklow Way trail joins what is known locally as the Spinc which bring s you up rapidly using steps so you are overlooking the upper lake and the whole valley. The trail then follows around the side of Mullacor mountain and into the valley of Glenmalure, an area steeped in history. Glenmalure was the scene for many battles, the most famous of which took place in 1798.
Day 6
Glenmalure – Iron Bridge 14Km
Glenmalure – Iron Bridge (Aughrim) – 11.9Km – Height Gain 398m – Pickup at Iron Bridge to accommodation.
Starting at the Drumgoff crossroads and passing by the ruins of the old British Army barracks to reach Drumgoff Gap. Then joining the forest track by the side of Slieve Mann and you will descend to pass the Ow Valley, which lies at the base of the highest mountain in Leinster, Lugnaquilla. The trail starts to take borreens (old grass roads) leading you to Ironbridge, your stop for today. Your accommodation provider will pick you up from here.
Day 7
Iron Bridge – Tinahealy 21Km
Iron Bridge – Tinahealy – 21.9Km – Height Gain 303m
Joining back at the location you stopped the previous day, the trail takes a more gradual ascent across Ballyteigue Bridge before slicing south-westwards near Ballygobban mountain (447m). You will pass through Sheilstown forest and on tiny country roads and grassy hillside paths, the trail leads to the quiet rural village of Tinahealy.
Day 8
Tinahealy – Shillelagh 14Km
Tinahealy – Shillelagh – 17.2Km – Height Gain 171m
Meandering along the Muskeagh Boreen and onwards to Mullinacuff and Stranakelly cross roads. Here Tallon's Pub, known locally as 'The Dying Cow', is a great unique small bar to enjoy a pint to celebrate crossing the 100km line at Mullinacuffand. From here following the tiny country lanes and forestry trails of Stranakelly you will reach the estate village of Shillelagh.
Day 9
Shillelagh – Clonegal 17Km (Stay in Bunclody, Pickup by accommodation)
Shillelagh to Clonegal – 20.9Km – Height Gain 317m – Pick from Clonegal to accommodation in Bunclody.
This being the last day of the trail take your time to enjoy the trails, through stunning natural broadleaf forests. After passing through Raheenakit forest, a quieter country road brings you to Moylisha Hill, the site of Moylisha Dolmen, a burial tomb dated 1100 b.c. The Wicklow Way trails ends in Clonegal, a tiny village on the very south of County Wicklow. Osborne's Pub will prove a fitting location in which to celebrate your achievement of completing the 127km walk, as you await the arrival of your pre-arranged transport to nearby accommodation.
Day 10
Bunclody – There is a public bus that will bring you back to Dublin.
Today you depart Bunclody by Public transport. All information will be given on how to get back to Dublin.
End point
Huntington Castle, Huntington, Ballon, Carlow County, Ireland
Tour Details
accommodation
Quality Guesthouses and Lodges with Breakfast
Wifi avail
En suite rooms
Packed lunches are available on request or in local deli (Not included in cost)
flights
Flights are not included.
guide
This is a self-guided tour.
insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
meals
Breakfast each morning at your accommodation with a wide selection to choose from.
optional
Pickup from Dublin Airport or accommodation to start of Wicklow Way can be arranged.
Tickets for evening meal with traditional Irish music and dance show with transport can be organised.
Single supplement: +€297
others
Detailed maps, Wicklow Way Book with interesting facts of areas visited and route descriptions.
Luggage Transfer each day.
Phone support along the way.(Accommodations and pickup numbers)
All Information on public transport required will be given.
Arrival and departure airport transfers. (This can be arranged at an extra cost)
Entrance fees.
Tipping.
Meals, snacks and drinks.
Pre and post tour accommodation.
Single supplement (Optional). You can purchase this on the 'Book Now' page.
Good to know
Currency
€
Euro
Ireland
Plugs and adapters
Plug type G
Customer reviews
Operator
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