Day 1 - Arrival to Tinahely via Rathdrum.

From Dublin Airport, AirLink bus to Connolly Train Station in Dublin city and Irish Rail scheduled service to Rathdrum. Tinahely is a 30 minute transfer from Rathdrum. Please note we provide very specific transfer information in your route notes, which we request you adhere to.

Overnight accommodation in Tinahely.

Day 2 - Circular Route from Tinahely.

Walk from Tinahely along the old railway track by the Derry River. Follow the Wicklow Way from Stranakelly back to Tinahely 

The route follows tracks and minor roads through gentle farmland as an easy introduction to the Wicklow Way. It is pleasant countryside and a good way to loosen up for the tougher days ahead.

Distance 16km. Ascents 270m. Approximate walking time 4 hours.

Second night at Tinahely.

Day 3 - Walk Tinahely to Moyne with optional climb of Ballycumber Hill

Follow Coolafunshogue lane around hills and through the Ballinglen river valley. The Ballincumber route offers excellent views and a challenging climb. Evening meals will be available in your guesthouse tonight.

Distance 14km. Ascents 190m. Approximate walking time 4 hours.
With Ballycumber Hill 19km. Ascents 400m. Appromimate walking time 6 hours.

Overnight Moyne

Day 4 - Walk Moyne to Drumgoff (Glenmalure)

The day starts with an invigorating climb and enters the world of the pine forest, so lots of good walking but with obscured views. A good day to spot a red deer and other Wicklow flora and fauna … The finish at Drumgoff, at the head of the picturesque Glenmalure Valley, provides a refreshing end to the day. The area is renowned for its rebels and heroes during the 16th and 18th century Irish uprisings. A pint of plain in the Glenmalure Lodge should allow enough time to recall some of the more interesting stories!

Distance 21km. Ascents 500m. Approximate walking time 6 hours.

Accommodation in Drumgoff.

Day 5 - 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 6 - Walk Laragh to Roundwood with optional Route via Scarr Mountain

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.

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 7 - 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 8 - Departure from Enniskerry by public transport to Dublin Airport.

Public transport from Enniskerry to Dublin. AirLink coach to Dublin airport is available from various points in Dublin City Centre.