The Wicklow Way: Self Guided 10 Day

Kickstart your journey at Marlay Park, a beautifully maintained public park in South County Dublin. As you ascend into the Dublin hills, enjoy stunning views of Dublin city and coastline. Traverse through forestry tracks and rocky paths around Fairy Castle and Glencullen Forest, before ending your day at the outskirts of Enniskerry village.

After a hearty breakfast, continue your journey through Crone Wood and alongside the Powerscourt Waterfall. The trail leads you into the Dargle Valley and around Djouce Mountain, offering scenic views of Lough Tay. Your day ends in the charming village of Roundwood.

Today's trail takes you from Roundwood through quiet country roads and onto Paddock Hill, a bird sanctuary for The Irish Red Grouse. Enjoy a beautiful walk along winding grassy tracks, with wonderful scenic views into Glendalough Valley. End your day exploring the 6th-century monastic city of Glendalough.

Take a well-deserved break in Glendalough, nestled in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Explore the numerous loop walks within the valley, visit the famous 6th-century monastery of St Kevin, or simply relax and enjoy a bite to eat in one of the local pubs or restaurants.

Starting from the Glendalough valley, join the trail alongside the lower lake towards the upper one. The trail takes you up the Spinc, offering panoramic views of the upper lake and the whole valley. Follow the trail around Mullacor Mountain and into the historic valley of Glenmalure.

Start your day at Drumgoff crossroads, passing by the ruins of the old British Army barracks to reach Drumgoff Gap. Join the forest track by the side of Slieve Mann and descend to pass the Ow Valley. The trail leads you to Ironbridge, where your accommodation provider will pick you up.

Join back at the location you stopped the previous day, the trail takes a more gradual ascent across Ballyteigue Bridge before heading south-westwards near Ballygobban mountain. Pass through Sheilstown forest and on tiny country roads and grassy hillside paths, leading you to the quiet rural village of Tinahealy.

Meander along the Muskeagh Boreen and onwards to Mullinacuff and Stranakelly cross roads. Celebrate crossing the 100km line at Mullinacuff with a pint at Tallon's Pub, known locally as 'The Dying Cow'. From here, follow the tiny country lanes and forestry trails of Stranakelly to reach the estate village of Shillelagh.

On the last day of the trail, enjoy the trails through stunning natural broadleaf forests. After passing through Raheenakit forest, a quieter country road brings you to Moylisha Hill, the site of Moylisha Dolmen, a burial tomb dated 1100 BC. The Wicklow Way trails ends in Clonegal, a tiny village on the very south of County Wicklow. Celebrate your achievement of completing the 127km walk at Osborne's Pub, as you await the arrival of your pre-arranged transport to nearby accommodation.

Today, you depart Bunclody by Public transport. All necessary information will be provided on how to get back to Dublin. As you bid farewell to the enchanting landscapes of Ireland, carry home memories of a truly unforgettable journey.