More about the route
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Itinerary
Here you can see the programme for the week.
You arrive in Tinahely, where you stay in the first hotel of the tour.
Hotel (example): Hotel Murphy's
This is a shorter day to allow your legs to recover. Again you will follow small winding country roads (boreens), mountain paths with stunning views and forest trails. The mountain path along Muskeagh Hill offers particularly magnificent views over the lush countryside. On the left-hand side of the path between Ballybeg and Ballycumber is the remains of an ancient ring fortress. It's a good idea to see the trail on Google Maps before you set off, so you have an idea of what you're looking for.
Hotel (example): Kyle Farmhouse B&B
Today the terrain changes and you walk mainly on forest paths. The trails can be a bit more challenging - especially if it has been raining. However, this also helps to make this day a special experience. As you leave the Moyne you will slowly start to walk uphill while enjoying the sight of the Wicklow Mountains.
As you walk through the Ballyteige Forest, you'll get your first glimpse of Lugnaquilla, the highest mountain in Leinster. You continue along the path which leads you to Carrickashane Woods, where you find a clearing with the absolute best view of Lungaquilla from the south side. This is a popular area for climbers in the winter months because the damp ground is typically frozen to ice, allowing them to climb up as one would on, say, a frozen waterfall in Scotland or the Alps). You follow the path to the Aghavannagh valley and into the forest at Slieve Mann. You then descend into the Glenmalure valley where you will spend the night.
Hotel (example): Glenmalure Lodge
You wake up in the un-shaped glacial valley of Glenmalura, which at 16km is the UK's longest. Today is a short day and it's all on purpose. You're going to altitude now and as today's walk isn't quite as long as usual, it means you can go at your own pace while enjoying the views of the Wicklow mountains. You'll also have time to explore Glendalough in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park before heading on to the town of Laragh, where you'll spend the night.
Hotel (example): Riverside Bed & Breakfast
This is a short and lovely day. You leave the Glendalough valley along forest tracks and pass the village of Laragh. You can take a detour here and explore the lively town, which offers shops, restaurants and bars. From Laragh to Roundwood you walk on a mixture of forest tracks, mountain paths and boreal paths.
Hotel (example): Lough Dan Lodge
This is a lovely stretch of the Wicklow Way, which takes you over mountain tops with magnificent views of mountains and coast. Leaving Old Bridge, you walk uphill along the ridge of the Lough Dan lake. From here you can once again see the site where the TV series 'Vikings' was filmed. You continue until you have a perfect view of Lough Tay, which is a brownish lake flanked by a chalky white sand beach - it actually looks like a pint of Guinness with the dark colour and white foam. It makes sense that this particular area is owned by the Guinness family.
From here you head north again through the woods, over White Hill and onto the plains of Djouce Mountain (one of the most famous mountains in the Wicklow Mountains). As you walk down Djouce you can see the Powerscourt Estate and its waterfall before arriving at your overnight accommodation in Glencree Valley.
Hotel (example): Coolakay House B&B
Another nice day of hiking over mountain peaks and forest trails. From now on you start to see Dublin and the goal is reached. When you arrive at "The Cairn at Two Rock" (a rock formation on top of a mountain) you have a fantastic panoramic view over Dublin and the bay. From here it's downhill until you reach beautiful Marlay Park, where the Wicklow Way ends. Originally, Marlay Park was a large "manor house" with more than 300 acres of land attached. It is a very idyllic place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea before heading into Dublin city centre.
Hotel (example): Harrington Hall Hotel
The tour is now over. Depending on when you fly home (or onwards), you'll have time to see more of Dublin.
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Prices and dates
Price includes
- 7 nights in carefully selected hotels
- Breakfast every day
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Carefully elaborated route descriptions maps and other materials
- 24-hour local and international service hotline for the duration of the tour
- This is a packaged holiday and is therefore covered by The Travel Guarantee Fund - See which benefits this means for you - click here
- Singleroom
- Transportation to/from Dublin
- Handling fee (€20)
- Local tourist taxes (if necessary)
Praktisk information
The price is based upon two people sharing. It is also possible travel alone in a single room. Simply choose "1 person" in the booking form and it will automatically add the single room surcharge.
On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.
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You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:
- Choose your desired start date
- Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
- Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).
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For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.
The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.
Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.
The flights to/from Dublin are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.
Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.
It works like this:
- You book your chosen holiday with us
- We confirm your holiday (usually within 3-5 business days)
- You arrange your transportation
Getting there
Here is a link for the perfect tool which will help you get an overview of how to get to the starting point of the tour: Rome2Rio
From Dublin to Tinahely
It is possible to take the bus from Dublin to Tinahely. Get an overview of the trip via this link:
You will stay in carefully selected tourist class hotels or boutique hotels.
Breakfast is included in all hotels. Dinner can be bought close to the hotels in the accommodation towns, and lunch can either be brought and enjoyed as a picnic, or you can stop at one of the bars and cafés you pass.
Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.
Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.
Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each.
This trip has difficulty level 2-3, which means that most hiking days are level 2, with a few at level 3.
Grade 2
Easier hikes on reasonably good trails. Daily hikes will last 4-6 hours in hilly terrain. Anyone in generally good physical condition can participate. Luggage is transported, and you only carry a light daypack. Requires well-fitting footwear such as trekking shoes or hiking boots.
Grade 3
Hiking in mountainous terrain with longer ascents and descents. You will hike 5-7 hours a day. Requires generally good fitness and health, but no special technical skills or prior experience. Requires good shoes, such as trekking or mountain boots.
Read more about our grading system here.
Here you can get an overview of the entire route and the elevation profile for each day. The data shows the data from the GPX-files related to the tour. Notice that the routes are sometimes updated, which means that there might be small variations.
Colors
Blue routes: The route as normal
Red routes: Variations/options (such as shortened or extended routes)
On this tour, you will receive the following documents:
Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.
One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.
Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags and specific local vouchers. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.
We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.
Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.
After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.
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