Wicklow Way in Ireland Self Guided Hiking Tour

TRAVEL UPDATE TO IRELAND

WICKLOW WAY IN IRELAND HIKING TOUR OVERVIEW

Ireland’s Ice Age has left a wonderful legacy in Wicklow National Park with its unique topography. Aptly named the “Garden” of Ireland. Corrie lakes, U-shaped valleys, alpine heath and mountain cliffs captivate the visitor in a largely uninhabited landscape with vistas of the Irish Sea. Discover the picturesque valleys of Glenmalure and the Glen of Immal. Hike in the rugged beauty of Lugnaquilla and experience the peace and tranquillity of Glendalough. This is home to a 6th-century monastic settlement nestled in the valley of two lakes. In addition to this, the warmth of the people, the cozy pubs, the charming villages and delicious organic food and you have just found your “perfect” Wicklow Way Hike!

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR WICKLOW WAY SELF-GUIDED HIKING TOUR IN IRELAND

6-DAY HIKING WICKLOW WAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Dublin

Arrive in Dublin and make your way to your first nights’ accommodation in a Dublin City Hotel. Dublin, the capital of Ireland offers a mix of old and new, with historic buildings dating to the 13th century, contrasting with state of the art infrastructure, and is a hive of activity Transfer time from Airport to Hotel approx. 50 minutes. Your welcome pack will be waiting for you at your first
accommodation.

Accommodation: Hotel in Dublin

Day 2: Hike Dublin City Trek

Dublin City Trek … See the historical side of this modern European City and follow the trail of “Molly Malone” as she wheeled her wheelbarrow…. through Dublin’s fair city !!! Evening option to take the famous Dublin Literary Pub Walk.

Accommodation: Hotel in Dublin

Day 3: Hike Dublin to Enniskerry

You will be transferred/driven by Taxi across the city to begin your first walk at Marley Park to the start of the Wicklow Way. You walk through Marlay Park before rising to cross the Dublin Mountains, enjoying sea and mountain views. Crossing the boundary into County Wicklow and descending into the Glencree Valley you walk to your accommodation in Enniskerry village.

Accommodation: Hotel in Enniskerry
Hiking Distance: 17Km
Hiking Terrain: Path, some road walking, forest track and mountain path. Can be
wet underfoot. Boots essential.

Day 4: Hike Enniskerry to Roundwood

Back on the Wicklow Way you continue across the Glencree Valley, around the shoulder of Djouce Mountain and over White Hill to finish in the lovely village of Roundwood. This walk takes you past the impressive Powerscourt Waterfall before climbing to walk around Djouce Mountain to your high point for the day on White Hill. As you descend you have glorious views of the spectacular glacial lakes of Lough Tay and Lough Dan.

Accommodation: Hotel in Roundwood
Hiking Distance: 23Km
Hiking Terrain: Forest track, some road walking, mountain path. Some sections can be very wet and boggy. Boots essential.

Day 5: Hike Roundwood to Glendalough

Leaving Roundwood you walk over Paddock Hill to the village of Laragh at the entrance to the valley of Glendalough. Today’s walk takes you around the perimeter of the Barton Estate before crossing Paddock Hill and descending by an old Mass Path to Laragh. You will have time to continue to Glendalough to visit this wonderful monastic settlement which is a truly magical place which demands time to enjoy.

Accommodation: Hotel in Laragh/Glendalough
Hiking Distance: 9.5Km
Hiking Terrain: Some road walking, mountain path and forest track. Boots essential.

Day 6: Depart Laragh

After a full Irish Breakfast, you have the option to return to Dublin via the Public Bus or Private Bus services, both available from Glendalough/Laragh. There is also a Bus and Taxi service to Wicklow Town where there is a good Train service, south to Rosslare, and north to Dublin. Bus transfer time to Dublin City centre is approximately one hour.

8-DAY HIKING WICKLOW WAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Dublin

Arrive to Dublin and make your way to your first nights’ accommodation in a Dublin City Hotel. Dublin, the capital of Ireland offers a mix of old and new, with historic buildings dating to the 13th century, contrasting with state of the art infrastructure, and is a hive of activity Transfer time from Airport to Hotel approx. 50 minutes. Your welcome pack will be waiting for your at your first accommodation

Accommodation: Hotel in Dublin

Day 2: Hike Dublin to Enniskerry

Accommodation: Hotel in Enniskerry
Hiking Distance: 17Km
Hiking Terrain: Path, some road walking, forest track and mountain path. Can be
wet underfoot. Boots essential.

Day 3: Hike Enniskerry to Roundwood

Accommodation: Hotel in Roundwood
Hiking Distance: 23Km
Hiking Terrain: Forest track, some road walking, mountain path. Some sections can be very wet and boggy. Boots essential.

Day 4: Hike Roundwood to Glendalough

Accommodation: Hotel in Laragh/Glendalough
Hiking Distance: 9.5Km
Hiking Terrain: Some road walking, mountain path and forest track. Boots essential.

Day 5: Hike Environs of Glendalough

Today gives you an opportunity to explore the environs of Glendalough in greater detail. You may wish to visit the buildings of the monastic city and the interpretative centre or to do one of the shorter walks in Glenmacnas, Glendasan or to the lead mines in Glendalough. Alternatively, you may wish to do the beautiful woodland walk beside the river in the Devil’s Glen. A number of private bus companies offer transport from Glendalough, which makes it possible to do excursions to Rathdrum (Parnell’s homeplace) or Avoca (Ballykissangel).

Accommodation: Hotel in Laragh
Hiking Distance: Variety of distances available

Day 6: Hike Glendalough to Glenmalure

From Laragh/Glendalough walk into the valley of Glendalough before climbing to cross over into the valley of Glenmalure. This walk follows an old “green road” to near the Upper Lake before climbing steeply beside Paul an Eas Waterfall and continuing to the pass of Borenacrow (option to climb Mullacor Mountain from the pass). Descending into Glenmalure – with good views of the valley and Lugnaquilla, which is the highest mountain in County Wicklow – you finish your walk at the pub in Drumgoff/Glenmalure crossroads.

Accommodation: Hotel in Rathdrum
Hiking Distance: 12Km
Hiking Terrain: Track, forest track, short section of mountain path. The Mountain path is boggy. Boots essential.

Day 7: Hike Glenmalure to Glendalough

From Drumgoff/Glenmalure crossroads we start today’s walk, which crosses the mountains back to Laragh by a different route. Following forest tracks, you climb to the summit of Mullacor. The route continues along the mountain ridge to Cullentragh Mountain and Derrybawn Mountain, before descending to Glendalough. Alternatively, if the weather is unfavourable you can descend from Mullacor via the Wicklow Way through the forest. Overnight at Laragh/Glendalough.

Accommodation: Hotel in Laragh/Glendalough
Hiking Distance: 12Km
Hiking Terrain: Forest track and mountain path. Boots essential.

Day 8: Depart Lorough

After a full Irish Breakfast you have the option to return to Dublin via the Public Bus or Private Bus services, both available from Glendalough/Laragh. There is also a Bus and Taxi service to Wicklow Town were there is a good Train service, south to Rosslare, and north to Dublin. Bus transfer time to Dublin City centre is approx one hour.

GETTING TO DUBLIN, IRELAND

PRICING AND INCLUSIONS

Payment Information

25% is due when you book. Your remaining balance is due 45 days in advance.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔ En-Suite accommodation each night.

✔ Access to GPS-enabled app for easy navigation and points of interest.

✔ Detailed, easy to read, Route Notes with full maps of the area. (6-day Itinerary only)

✔ Delicious Irish breakfast each morning.

✔ 24-hour information contact number.

✔ Luggage transfers.

✔ Full pre-departure information to help you get the most from your Irish hiking experience.

✔ Extra days/nights booking on request.

✔ Dedicated in house Holiday Specialist to assist with planning any additional activities, travel, airport transfers, etc.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

✔ Domestic and/or international airfare.

✔ Transfers to and from your chosen airport.

✔ All lunches and dinners.

✔ Hiking Gear.

✔ Other extras not mentioned.

BOOK YOUR SELF-GUIDED WICKLOW WAY HIKING TOUR IN IRELAND NOW

Thank you for your interest in booking this tour. You’ve made a good choice. Our Hiking the Wicklow Way Self-Guided Tour is absolutely stunning and you can reward yourselves after hiking by exploring beautiful Dublin.

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