A guidebook to walking the Wicklow Way between Dublin and Clonegal. Covering 130km (81 miles), Ireland’s first long-distance trail takes around 1 week to hike and is suitable for any reasonably fit walker.

The route is described from north to south in 7 stages, each between 9 and 23km (6–14 miles) in length. A variety of optional variants following adjacent trails are also included.

• 1:50,000 maps included for each stage
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information about accommodation, refreshments and public transport along the route
• Advice on planning and preparation
• Highlights include Glendalough and the ruins of the Monastic City

Map key

Overview map

Route summary table

Introduction

Geology

Scenery

History

Wildlife

Plantlife

Wicklow Mountains National Park

Travel to and from the Wicklow Way

When to walk

Accommodation

Food and drink

Money matters

Communications

Daily schedule

What to pack

Waymarking and access

Maps of the route

Emergencies

Using this guide

The Wicklow Way

Day 1 Marlay Park to Knockree

Day 2 Knockree to Oldbridge

Day 3 Oldbridge to Glendalough

Day 4 Glendalough to Glenmalure

Day 5 Glenmalure to Moyne

Day 6 Moyne to Boley Bridge

Day 7 Boley Bridge to Clonegal

Appendix A Accommodation list

Appendix B Useful contacts

Appendix C Irish place names

Seasons

The best weather is likely to be in summer, but spring and autumn can be good. The sun can shine or it can rain any day of the year. Avoid the exposed moorlands during winter.

Centres

Dublin, Enniskerry, Roundwood, Laragh, Tinahely, Shillelagh, Clonegal, Bunclody

Difficulty

The Wicklow Way and adjacent trails are not particularly difficult, but there are some remote and exposed stretches of moorland that become difficult in bad weather. The waymarking is good but basic map-reading skills are useful. Waterproofs should be carried, and as most of the trail is on good surfaces, shoes can be worn instead of boots if you prefer.

Must See

Dublin city parks and heritage, Two Rock Mountain, Glencree, Powerscourt Waterfall, Djouce Mountain, Luggala estate, Lough Dan, Glendalough, the Monastic City, the Miners' Way, Glenmalure, Croaghanmoira, Tinahely, The Dying Cow pub, Shillelagh, Huntington Castle

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