The Wicklow Way combines easy accessibility with a wide variety of scenic experiences, some of them in truly remote upland areas. They include mountains, upland lakes, steep-sided glacial valleys, fast flowing mountain streams, forests and farmland.

An Overview of the Wicklow Way Distance: 127km | Ascent: 3,200m | Time: 7+ Days. Traditionally the Wicklow Way is walked from north to south, beginning at Marlay Park in south Dublin and ending in Clonegal, Co. Carlow.

An Overview of the Wicklow Way Distance: 127km | Ascent: 3,200m | Time: 7+ Days

Accommodation on the Wicklow Way. The Wicklow Way offers the hiker a wide choice of places to stay within a reasonable distance of the trail.

Beginning at Roundwood, regain the Wicklow Way just north of Oldbridge. Continue hiking on the public road for a further 3km over Drumray, turning right at 40km onto a lane. This leads to the north-eastern shoulder of Paddock Hill.

Hillwalk Tours offer a broad range of packages for the Wicklow Way. These range from 4-10 days on the trail with options of gentle or challenging walks each day. Full Details...

The Wicklow Way walking route generally bypasses towns and villages but takes the walker within a few kilometres of them. When planning how far to travel each day it is important to allow for the additional distance involved in getting to and returning from accommodation and the centres of commercial activity.

Absolute Escapes organise self-guided walks of 8-11 days on the Wicklow Way from March to October. A customised itinerary can also be arranged to suit your needs. Full Details...

Base yourselves here to explore the wonders of the Wicklow Way, Powerscourt, Glencree Reconciliation Centre, the German War Cemetery, the famous Johnnie Fox's pub & restaurant and much more. Evening meals can be pre-booked for groups only - please contact hostel direct.

Walking Advice for the Wicklow Way General Advice. Anyone setting out to walk a long-distance trail such as the Wicklow Way is embarking on a serious test of physical endurance. Each stage involves a period of several hours spent outdoors, frequently in isolated and remote locations and from time to time at altitudes above 400 metres.