Walk the Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way runs south from Marlay Park on the edge of Dublin through the Wicklow Mountains to Clonegal, crossing mountain landscapes, forests, valleys and rural countryside along one of Ireland's established long-distance walking routes.
From Marlay Park, the trail climbs away from Dublin towards the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains, passing through upland landscapes around Two Rock and Fairy Castle before continuing towards Glencree. Forest tracks, mountain paths and open hillsides characterise much of the northern part of the route as it enters Wicklow Mountains National Park.
The route continues through the mountains towards the landscapes around Djouce and Lough Tay before descending towards Glendalough. This central section combines upland paths, forest, lakes and valleys, with Glendalough providing one of the principal stopping points along the Wicklow Way.
At Glendalough, the route passes close to Glendalough Monastic Site, the early medieval monastic settlement in the valley of the two lakes. The surrounding mountains, woodland and lakes make the area a useful base for exploring both the Wicklow Way and shorter walks within Wicklow Mountains National Park.
South of Glendalough, the trail continues through the Glenmalure Valley and across the quieter southern Wicklow uplands. The landscape gradually changes as the route leaves the higher mountains behind, passing through forests, farmland and rural settlements towards Tinahely and Shillelagh.
The final stages continue through the countryside of southern County Wicklow and into County Carlow before reaching Clonegal. The village marks the southern end of the Wicklow Way and the completion of the route from the outskirts of Dublin through the Wicklow Mountains.
Glendalough, Glenmalure, Tinahely and other settlements close to the route provide useful bases for walking individual stretches of the trail, with places to stay around the Wicklow Mountains making the route suitable for shorter walks and walking breaks as well as a complete multi-day journey.
Overview
Distance: 80 miles / 129 km
Typical duration: 6–8 walking days
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Start: Marlay Park, Dublin
Finish: Clonegal, County Carlow
Terrain: Mountain paths, forest tracks, upland trails, valleys, farmland, rural lanes and woodland paths
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