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The Wicklow Way

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The Wicklow Way is a 132km long distance walking trail which begins in Marley Park, Dublin, and ends in Clonegal (Co. Carlow). The journey offers a breathtaking varied 8 to 11 days experience through forest trails, wild mountain landscape, countryside, historic sites for a hillwalker of average fitness.

The geotour starts at Lough Tay. Zoom to waypoint no1 Lough Tay on map From Lough Tay to Oldbribdge, the trail includes approx. 3.5 km road, 4.2 forest road, and 300m path. Initially there�s a short steep climb on road about 300m long and there are sometimes muddy patches on the path. Nearby sits Enniskerry village which hosts Powerscourt one of Europe�s greatest park filled with gardens and an Estate House. watch video clip

Zoom to waypoint no2 Glencree on map From Glencree, by Crone Woods Entrance, to Lough Tay, the trail is circ. 3.5 km forest road, 2 km sleeper boardwalk and the remainder path mostly across open mountain. The path is muddy and wet in places. There’s a steady climb of approx. 3km on open mountain.

From Glendalough to Glenmalure, the trail is made of approx. 0.5 km sleeper boardwalk, 0.5 km path, 0.5 km road and 11.5 km forest road. The path is muddy in places. There�s a circ.100m very steep and muddy descent through trees. watch video clip

Zoom to waypoint no4 Aughavannagh on map The trail goes out the glen to reach the military road after circ.400m ascent over 6km. The walking path then circles and descends to reach the Iron Bridge in the Ow River valley. Cutting between Ballygobban Mountain and Shielstown Hill, the trail then continues across Ballyteigue Bridge. One can stop at Moyne for the night and have a rest before resuming the journey.

Zoom to waypoint no5 Raheenakit on map The Wicklow Way goes on through Raheenakit Forest and around Stokeen, Moylisha and Urelands Hills.

Zoom to waypoint no6 2km from Tinahely on map The path then follows the lower slopes of Muskeagh hill and onto Mullinacuffand Stranakelly crossroads. The nice village of Shillelagh is a further five kilometers away.

This section of the Way includes a variety of areas of interest ranging from pleasant wooded paths in Marlay Park to young forests and open hillsides in the Dublin mountains and the Glens of South Dublin. The trail wanders through the delightful sylvan surroundings of this fine suburban public park, before tunnelling under the M50 motorway to begin the walk\'s first ascent southwards towards the Dublin hills and the first of several forest vistas. Passing Kilmashogue, Fairy Castle (536 m), Two Rock and Tibradden mountains the trail descends to reach the Glencullen road at Ballybrack after 9 km. Walking eastwards along the road, the route then turns south to cross the Glencullen River. The hike then begins the ascent towards Prince William\'s Seat (555 m) followed by a zigzag descent to the Enniskerry road at about 17km, directly north of Knockree Hill. Note there are several side trips available along the route of the walk including Powerscourt House and Gardens that exhibits a blend of formal gardens, and ornamental lakes amid the backdrop of the Great Sugerloaf Mountain.

Zoom to waypoint no8 Oldbridge on map From Oldbridge to Glendalough, the trail includes approximately 2.5 km road, 3 km forest road, 1 km track and 3 km path. Initially there’s a circ. 2km long steep climb on road followed by other climbing. There’s about 7 kms in felled areas. Pay attention to tree roots. This walk comprises some of the most breathtaking scenery in Ireland with amazing mountain walks, woodland trails and lakeside rambles. The pleasant villages of Annamoe and Laragh are passed on this route. Glendalough is famous for its wild beauty and stunning natural features. This area is at the heart of The Wicklow Mountains National Park so splendid wildlife, flora and fauna are guaranteed. The U shape Valley in Glendalough drops spectacularly and beautiful lakes and rivers are found below.

Zoom to waypoint no9 Glenmalure on map Glenmalure is one of the most amazing glens in Wicklow and is probably unsurpassed by any other glen in Ireland for its bold magnificence and impressive scenery. The longest Glacier valley in Ireland and England, it is a walkers paradise. The glen features steep craggy mountains and massive broken rocks which add to its rugged beauty.

Zoom to waypoint no10 Ballycumber Hill on map From Moyne to the road joining Hacketstown to Tinahely, the walking is easy and quite pleasant as it takes you round the base of Ballycumber Hill and Collafunshoge before reaching the actual road.

Zoom to waypoint no11 Clonegal on map Along the valley of the Derry River, from the Wicklow Carlow boundary at Wicklow Bridge into Clonegal are the last few kilometers of the Wicklow Way.

Zoom to waypoint no12 Glencullen on map From Glencullen to Glencree the trail is about 2.5 km road, 6 km forest road and 2.5 km path mostly composed by gentle gradients, sections of path muddy and two sections of steep descent from Knockree Hill to Glencree River.

 
Zoom to waypoint no1 Lough Tay on map Lough TayTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no2 Glencree on map GlencreeTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no3 Glendalough on map GlendaloughTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no4 Aughavannagh on map AughavannaghTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no5 Raheenakit on map RaheenakitTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no6 2km from Tinahely on map 2km from Tina...To here From here
Zoom to waypoint no7 Marlay Park on map Marlay ParkTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no8 Oldbridge on map OldbridgeTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no9 Glenmalure on map GlenmalureTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no10 Ballycumber Hill on map Ballycumber H...To here From here
Zoom to waypoint no11 Clonegal on map ClonegalTo here From here
Zoom to waypoint no12 Glencullen on map GlencullenTo here From here
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