Day 1 - Arrival to Drumgoff (Glenmalure) via Rathdrum.

From Dublin Airport, AirLink bus to Connolly Train Station in Dublin city and Irish Rail scheduled service to Rathdrum. Drumgoff is a 20 minute transfer from Rathdrum. Please note we provide very specific transfer information in your route notes, which we request you adhere to.

Accommodation in Drumgoff

Day 2 - Walk Drumgoff to Laragh with optional climb of Mullacor and Derrybawn Mountain

Superb views, superb walking, superb 6th 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.

Distance 18km. Ascents 530m. Approximate walking time 6 hours.
With optional climb 20km. Ascents 600m. Approximate walking time 7 hours..

Overnight accommodation in Laragh Village.

Day 3 - Free day in Laragh / Glendalough

There are plenty of options today; exploration of the monastic settlement in the valley, including seven churches, a gatehouse, a round tower and the St. Kevin's cell. The valley was also home to extensive mining of lead, copper and zinc during the 19th century. Hiking options include the two suggested as well as a number of accessible routes, Derrybawn Mountain, Brockagh, the Glendassan Valley or Trooperstown Hill. The area is rich in heritage and history both ecclesiastical and political.

Camaderry Hill 18km Ascents 580m Approx. walking time 7 hours
Upper Lake and Mines 16km Ascents 540m Approx. walking time 6 hours

Day 4 - Walk Laragh to Roundwood with optional Route via Scarr Mountain

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.

Distance 11km. Ascents 290m. Approximate walking time 3 hours.
Via Scarr Mountain 15km. Ascents 520m. Approximate walking time 5 hours.

Overnight accommodation in Roundwood.

Day 5 - Roundwood to Glencree /Enniskerry

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.

Distance 18km. Ascents 250m. Approximate walking time 5 hours.

Overnight accommodation near Enniskerry.

Day 6 - 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.