Situated in Ireland, the Wicklow way stretches from the south of Dublin, starting at Marlay Park, all the way to Clonegal, a quiet village in County Carlow.
The route is 127 km long and takes approximately 7 days of walking to complete. Included in the “National trails” by the Irish Sports Council, the path is one of the most popular, with 24,000 visitors annually. Born from the proposal of JB Malone, the Wicklow Way was the first long-distance marked route in Ireland in 1980.
Along the first part of the journey, you will find yourself admiring wonderful mountain lakes and glacial valleys, then making way, in the southern part of the route, for the gentle pre-alpine landscapes.
Precisely in the first section, you can contemplate several kilometers of charming mountain trails in County Wicklow. Noteworthy, for its beauty and history, is also the monastic town of Glendalough, founded back in the 6th century by Saint Kevin, which you will encounter along the trail.
A rather challenging walk, given the 3200 meters of elevation gain, but divided into daily stages that never exceed 21 km. Among the most important stops is the city of Dublin, which will welcome you with its characteristic pubs.
Points of interest:
- Glendalough: the historic village of Glendalough is located in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park, where the evocative monastic site of Saint Kevin dating back to the 6th century is also situated.
- Two Rock: a mountain named after two granite towers located southeast of its summit.
- The weavers cottage: is an 18th-century historic farmhouse near Glasgow restored to recreate the living and working conditions of a typical artisan weaver.
- Luggala: is a mountain in Wicklow; its cliffs are located above Lake “Lough Tay”, and are very popular for climbing.
Information sheet:
- Country: Ireland
- Reference website of the Wicklow Way
- Length in kilometers: 127
- GPX: n.d.
- KMZ: n.d.
