Hill Walking in Wicklow - 8-Day - Guided                                                 

DAY 1: Transfer to Rathdrum

You will be collected from Dublin Airport (pickup 2.30pm) and brought to Rathdrum – a picturesque little spot in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains.

Day 2: Lugnaquillia • Distance 18km • 5 - 8 hours • Max Height 925m

Start your day with a climb up a picturesque forest track towards the summit of Lugnaquillia - the highest point in the Wicklow Mountains.

DAY 3: Glenmalure to Glendalough • Distance 16km • 4 - 6 hours • Max Height 600m

Climb the northern ridge of the Glenmalure valley with superb views over Carrawaystick Waterfall and then continue into the famous Glendalough Valley.

Day 4: Glendalough Valley • Distance 16km • 4 - 6 hours • Max Height 600m

Glendalough Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. You will visit the monastic village in the morning before further exploring the valley.

DAY 5: Laragh to Lough Dan • Distance 12-18km • 4  - 7 hours • Max Height 641m

Climb to the summit of Scarr Mountain in the morning. After lunch, start your descent towards Lough Dan from where you will be transferred to Enniskerry.

DAY 6: Lough Tay to Enniskerry • Distance 15km • 5 - 7 hours • Max Height 725m

Perhaps the most spectacular walk in the entire Wicklow Mountains. You pass both the stunning Guinness family estate and later, the highest waterfall in Ireland.

DAY 7: Maulin & Tonduff • Distance 16km • 5 - 7 hours • Max Height 642m

Starting from Crone forest, climb through the trees to the summit of Maulin. Continue along a mountain spur to Tonduff before descing into woodland once more.

DAY 8: Depart Enniskerry

Transfer to Dublin Airport leaves at 9am. Buses to Dublin City centre from Enniskerry. Regular connections all over the country from Dublin.