Wicklow Way
Photo: Joe King, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Wicklow Way (Slí Cualann Nua, "New Cuala Way") is a 131 km long-distance trail across the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland.
UnderstandThe Wicklow Way is Ireland’s oldest waymarked trail, established in 1980 to traverse the granite highlands of the Wicklow Mountains.
PrepareMost hikers complete the route in 5 to 7 days. While some sections are suitable for day-trippers, the rugged terrain, boardwalks over bogs, and steep gradients make the trail unsuitable for wheelchairs or baby carriages.
Get inYou'll need a car, and maybe two, to have a pick-up at the end of a day's hike.
WalkStarting from Marlay House, head south across the bosky park, passing under M50 then up the Dublin hills.
Stay safeIf you enjoyed the mix of rolling hills and managed paths of the Wicklow Way, many similar long-distance trails await across Ireland and the UK.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Wicklow Way" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Joe King, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons