8-Day Self-Guided Wicklow Way Hike

Our 8-day hiking adventure begins in Dublin, where you’ll soak up the capital’s lively atmosphere before venturing south into the rolling landscapes of County Wicklow. From Dublin, the journey weaves through quaint stops in Enniskerry and Oldbridge, offering picturesque trails and glimpses of local culture. Laragh serves as a convenient base for 2 nights to explore the idyllic Glendalough Valley, known for its ancient monastic ruins and shimmering lakes. Moving onward, you’ll trek deeper into the Wicklow Mountains, staying in Glenmalure, located in Ireland’s longest glacial valley. Your final hike sees you conquering the ascent over Mullacor. A thrilling ridge walk awaits, revealing sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, before you return to Laragh for a final night of relaxation in this scenic corner of Ireland’s “Garden County.”

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Whats Included?

Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1 - Dublin
Day 2 - Marlay Park to Enniskerry
Day 3 - Enniskerry to Roundwood
Day 4 - Roundwood to Laragh
Day 5 - Glendalough
Day 6 - Laragh to Glenmalure
Day 7 - Glenmalure to Laragh
Day 8 - Depart Laragh

Tour Map

Single Room Supplement: €345
Solo Traveller Supplement: €495

Grading

This grading is given to our Classic Walks & Self-Guiding Hikes which take you across open-mountain and bogland (wet conditions). The terrain is varied and each day will have uphill and downhill hiking, some of which may be steep. The maximum height we reach is 950 metres (3,100 feet) approx. This grade is suitable for people with a good level of fitness and capable of walking up to 20kms (12.5 miles) a day.

Highlights

Glendalough – a glacial valley on the Wicklow Way Trail & home to the 6th century monastic settlement.

Glenmalure Valley – the longest glacial valley in Ireland, with spectacular views of Lugnaquilla – Wicklows highest point.

Lough Tay (Guinness Lake) – a small, scenic lake surrounded by mountains. One of the most photographed places in Wicklow.

Powerscourt Waterfall – an amazing 121m high waterfall located close to the trail on Day 2.

Why book with us?

Hiking Day Transfers

We include transfers to and from the hikes to improve your hiking experience. We remove unnecessary road sections on multiple days to maximise your enjoyment of each trail.

Overnight Locations

We have carefully selected the start and finish locations for your overnights to allow for easy access and departure by public transfers. If not, we include a transfer to/ from the nearest transfer hub.

Our Tailormade App

Our app is not just a GPS navigation tool. You will have your entire holiday in your hand. You will have easy access to your route notes, points of interest, destination details and emergency contact information.

We write our own Route Notes

Our new route notes are even easier to follow with marked maps and distances between each point. We hike and re-check the routes each year to ensure all details are up to date.

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