8-Day Wicklow Guided Walking Tour
Enniskerry, Ireland
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 8 days
The Wicklow National Park with its unique topography is aptly named the “Garden” of Ireland. Corrie lakes, U-shaped valleys, alpine heath and mountain cliffs captivate the visitor in a largely uninhabited landscape with vistas of the Irish Sea.
Discover the valleys of Glenmalure and the Glen of Immal, the rugged beauty of Lugnaquilla and experience the tranquillity of Glendalough a 6th century monastic settlement. Add to this the warmth of the people, the cosy pubs, the charming villages and you have the “perfect” Wicklow Guided Walking Holiday!
Discover the valleys of Glenmalure and the Glen of Immal, the rugged beauty of Lugnaquilla and experience the tranquillity of Glendalough a 6th century monastic settlement. Add to this the warmth of the people, the cosy pubs, the charming villages and you have the “perfect” Wicklow Guided Walking Holiday!
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The Wicklow National Park with its unique topography is aptly named the “Garden” of Ireland. Corrie lakes, U-shaped valleys, alpine heath and mountain cliffs captivate the visitor in a largely uninhabited landscape with vistas of the Irish Sea.
Discover the valleys of Glenmalure and the Glen of Immal, the rugged beauty of Lugnaquilla and experience the tranquillity of Glendalough a 6th century monastic settlement. Add to this the warmth of the people, the cosy pubs, the charming villages and you have the “perfect” Wicklow Guided Walking Holiday!Day 1
Arrive at your accommodation in Enniskerry. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week’s walks.
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Day 2
Walk up to Powerscourt Waterfall and Deer Park, followed by a climb to the east shoulder of Djouce Mountain. The trail continues to Lough Tay and the Luggala valley.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 16 kms. Approx. Duration: 4.5 hours. Max. Height: 500 m.
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Day 3
Walk Knocknacloghue (Cnoc Na Clochóige – Hill of Stones) an area of rugged mountain, wooded valleys and peaceful lakes continue to the summit of Knocknacloghue (534m)
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 12 kms. Approx. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 757 m.
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Day 4
Walk the shore of Lough Dan, one of the largest lakes in the Wicklow Mountains, continuing to the summit of Brown Mountain, Scarr, and joining the Wicklow Way to return to Laragh.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 16 kms. Approx. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 641 m.
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Day 5
This is your FREE DAY – Your guide will go through the different possibilities that are on offer to you in the “Garden of Ireland” which include Glendalough, Sally Gap and Powerscourt House and Waterfall.
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Day 6
Walk along the Giants Cut, Derrybawn and Cullentragh Mountains to descend into the Glenmalure Valley and the tiny hamlet of Drumgoff on the banks of the Avonbeg River.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 10 kms. Approx. Duration: 4.5 hours. Max. Height: 650 m.
B/L/D
Day 7
Leave the Glendalough valley via the Upper Lake to visit the famous monastic village of Glendalough with its seven Churches and St. Kevin’s Round Tower.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 8kms. Approx. Duration: 3.5 hours. Max. Height: 600 m.
B/L/D
Day 8
Departures. After breakfast we bring you back to Wicklow Bus/Rail station for approx. 09.30/10.00 hrs.
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Discover the valleys of Glenmalure and the Glen of Immal, the rugged beauty of Lugnaquilla and experience the tranquillity of Glendalough a 6th century monastic settlement. Add to this the warmth of the people, the cosy pubs, the charming villages and you have the “perfect” Wicklow Guided Walking Holiday!Day 1
Arrive at your accommodation in Enniskerry. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week’s walks.
D
Day 2
Walk up to Powerscourt Waterfall and Deer Park, followed by a climb to the east shoulder of Djouce Mountain. The trail continues to Lough Tay and the Luggala valley.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 16 kms. Approx. Duration: 4.5 hours. Max. Height: 500 m.
B/L/D
Day 3
Walk Knocknacloghue (Cnoc Na Clochóige – Hill of Stones) an area of rugged mountain, wooded valleys and peaceful lakes continue to the summit of Knocknacloghue (534m)
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 12 kms. Approx. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 757 m.
B/L/D
Day 4
Walk the shore of Lough Dan, one of the largest lakes in the Wicklow Mountains, continuing to the summit of Brown Mountain, Scarr, and joining the Wicklow Way to return to Laragh.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 16 kms. Approx. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 641 m.
B/L/D
Day 5
This is your FREE DAY – Your guide will go through the different possibilities that are on offer to you in the “Garden of Ireland” which include Glendalough, Sally Gap and Powerscourt House and Waterfall.
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Day 6
Walk along the Giants Cut, Derrybawn and Cullentragh Mountains to descend into the Glenmalure Valley and the tiny hamlet of Drumgoff on the banks of the Avonbeg River.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 10 kms. Approx. Duration: 4.5 hours. Max. Height: 650 m.
B/L/D
Day 7
Leave the Glendalough valley via the Upper Lake to visit the famous monastic village of Glendalough with its seven Churches and St. Kevin’s Round Tower.
Walk Details: Approx. Distance: 8kms. Approx. Duration: 3.5 hours. Max. Height: 600 m.
B/L/D
Day 8
Departures. After breakfast we bring you back to Wicklow Bus/Rail station for approx. 09.30/10.00 hrs.
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