The Wicklow Way

Walk Drumgoff to Laragh with optional climb of Mullacor and Derrybawn Mountain

18km, ascents 530m, approx. walking time 6 hours,
with optional climb 20km, ascents 660m, approx. walking time 7 hours

Superb views, superb walking, superb 6 th century monastic remains at Glendalough; today is one of the tour's highlights. Climbing through forest from Drumgoff, the Way opens to the flat saddle of Mullacor at 550m before crossing open moorland to the slopes of Derrybawn Mountain. The first view of Glendalough (An Gleann Dha Locha, the glen of the two lakes) is wonderful, deep wooded sides and the Glenalo River flowing through. From the valley, a short climb takes you northeast and then down the Glenmacnass Valley to Laragh village.
Accommodation in Laragh Village

Walk Laragh to Roundwood with optional Route via Scarr Mountain

11km, ascents 290m, approx. walking time 3 hours
Via Scarr Mountain 15km Ascents 520m, approx. walking time 5 hours

A short day allows time to visit the monastic remains and Visitor Centre at Glendalough. The valley was also home to extensive mining of lead, copper and zinc during the 19th century. The Way climbs the gentle flank of Paddock Hill, descending to Oldbridge, the Avonmore River and the beautiful Lough Dan. An optional route on Scarr Mountain offers wonderful views of this lake. Today's section finishes in Roundwood, Ireland's highest village at 238m.
Accommodation in Roundwood

Roundwood to Glencree /Enniskerry

18km, ascents 510m, approx. walking time 5 hours

Wonderful walking, overlooking Lough Tay, Lough Dan and Luggala Estate of the Guinness Family. A raised path covers a long stretch of open moorland to the saddle between White Hill and Djouce Mountain. From here it is possible to see the coast as far as Howth Head in north Co. Dublin. Descending past the 120m fall of Powerscourt Waterfall, enter the peace of the Glencree River Valley and a wonderful riverbank walk.
Overnight near Enniskerry

Departure from Enniskerry by public transport to Dublin city.

Explore the many splendours of Ireland's capital city. We recommend some interesting walking tours of historical Dublin city centre.
Overnight ten minutes from the city centre (Accessible by LUAS light rail line or Dublin bus)

Departure from Dublin.

AirLink coach to Dublin airport is available from Heuston Station, 5 minutes walk from your accommodation.