The Wicklow Mountains form a granite chain of hills stretching fifty miles from Dublin to Wexford. The Wicklow Way is the oldest long distance path in Ireland, and follows good tracks and paths alongside rivers, through glens and over hills. This route is ideal for those walking in Ireland for the first time.

Day 1 - Arrival to Rathdrum
Transfer available from Rathdrum railway station.
Accommodation - B&B in Rathdrum

Day 2 - Rathdrum to Glenmalure
Walk from the small village of Aughavannagh along forest tracks across the flanks of Croaghanmoira to Flags Pass. (A short detour will take you to the summit of the mountain with glorious views.) Descend from the pass into the deep glaciated Glenmalure.
(15 km, 390m ascent)
Accommodation - Pub B&B in Glenmalure

Day 3 - Glenmalure to Laragh
Walk up the easy angled tracks above Glenmalure before cutting through the trees almost to the top of Mullacor Mountain. A choice is then made either to walk down through the forest, or follow the ridge around the mountain to descend over the upper lake to the ruins of the 6th Century Monastery Glendalough. From Glendalough you climb out on forest tracks to drop down to the village of Laragh. (17 km, 500m ascent)
Accommodation - B&B in Laragh

Day 4 - Return home

T our price :
€299.00 per person

Tour price includes:
Three nights accommodation: A mixture of guesthouses, farmhouses and country homes; all rooms have WC and shower ensuite.
All breakfast
All packed lunches
Luggage transfer between your accommodation stops
Full route details with a map of the tour

Moderate