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8-Day Self-Guided Wicklow Way Hike

Explore Ireland’s Garden County on the 8-Day Self-Guided Wicklow Way Hike
Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the Wicklow Way, Ireland’s oldest and most iconic long-distance trail. This 8-day self-guided tour takes you through the heart of County Wicklow, offering a perfect blend of lush forests, glacial valleys, and sweeping mountain vistas.
Starting in Dublin, your journey begins at Marlay Park before ascending into the Dublin Mountains. From here, you’ll traverse scenic landscapes, passing through charming villages like Enniskerry and Roundwood, and explore highlights such as Powerscourt Estate, Djouce Mountain, and the serene lakes of Glendalough.
Each day offers a new hiking experience, from peaceful woodland trails to panoramic ridges overlooking the Irish Sea. With luggage transfers included, you’ll hike light and enjoy comfortable accommodations each evening. Digital route notes and GPS navigation ensure a stress-free experience, while 24-hour local support provides peace of mind throughout your journey.
Highlights include Ballinastoe Woods, Glenmalure Valley, and the remote beauty of Iron Bridge, making this tour ideal for hikers seeking both challenge and tranquillity. Along the way, immerse yourself in Ireland’s rich heritage, discover ancient monastic sites, and savour traditional hospitality in welcoming villages.

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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: €500
Solo Traveller Supplement: €670

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

Lugnaquilla MountainIreland’s 13th-highest peak, offering challenging terrain and spectacular views for experienced hikers.

Djouce MountainA moderate climb leading to expansive views of the surrounding valleys and lakes, rewarding hikers with breathtaking scenery.

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

Military RoadA historic route built during the 19th century, offering insights into Ireland’s past.

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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