The Wicklow Way, Ireland

by Hilltoptreks

4.9 (35 reviews) ⏱ 4 h 30 m 📍 Dublin, Ireland 🌐 English

About The Wicklow Way, Ireland

This Wicklow Way walking tour with Hilltoptreks takes you from Dublin into the Wicklow countryside for a guided walk on the trail, past rolling hills and lakes, with a visit to Glendalough included. A local guide leads the way and transport from Dublin is covered. Meet outside the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street. Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes; from €75.

FAQs

Where do I meet?

Outside the Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.

What’s included?

Transport from Dublin, a guided walk on the Wicklow Way, a visit to Glendalough and a local guide.

How long is it?

About 4 hours 30 minutes.

Check dates & book this tour

Operator: Hilltoptreks
Duration: 4 h 30 m
Area: Dublin
Prices: 4 Day Tour €503.50, 5 Day Tour €666.74, 6 Day Tour €779.10, 7 Day Tour €895.70, 8 Day Tour €1022.90, 9 Day Tour €1128.90, 10 Day Tour €1245.50

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Pick a date to see live times and book through Dublin 360.

About this tour

Self Guided Walk on the Wicklow Way in Ireland

Cost

4 Day: €466pps (Single supplement: + €180)
5 Day: €569pps (Single supplement: + €240)
6 Day: €655pps (Single supplement: + €300)
7 Day: €765pps (Single supplement: + €360)
8 Day: €875pps (Single supplement: + €420)
9 Day: €985pps (Single supplement: + €480)
10 Day: €1095pps (Single supplement: + €540)

Duration

Varies by selection

About

Included:

  • Guest Houses or B+B’s with breakfasts
  • Detailed maps, The Wicklow Way rucksack book and Water Proof Map Cover
  • Luggage Transfer each day. So you only carry a small pack while walking.
  • Phone support along the way.(Accommodations and pickup numbers)
  • All Information on public transport required will be given.
  • Information on what to see and do in places visited.
  • Information on places to eat and drink.

Note: The distances below may vary slightly due to accommodation locations.

4 Days on the Wicklow Way: Dublin to Glendalough

Day 1) Pickup in Dublin, Maps, briefing and itinerary. Marley Park – Coolakay (Enniskerry) 23.3Km – Height Gain 404m
Day 2) Coolakay to Old Bridge (Roundwood) – 16.9Km – Height Gain 502m
Day 3) Old Bridge – Laragh (Glendalough) – 7.2Km – Height Gain 240m
Day 4) Glendalough – Return to Dublin on public bus

5 Days on the Wicklow Way: Dublin to Glenmalure.

Day 1) Pickup in Dublin, Maps, briefing and itinerary. Marley Park – Coolakay (Enniskerry) 23.3Km – Height Gain 404m
Day 2) Coolakay to Old Bridge (Roundwood) – 16.9Km – Height Gain 502m
Day 3) Old Bridge – Laragh (Glendalough) – 7.2Km – Height Gain 240m
Day 4) Laragh (Glendalough) – Glenmalure – 15.6Km – Height Gain 432m
Day 5: Glenmalure – Return to Dublin.

6 Days on the Wicklow Way: Dublin to Aughrim.

Day 1) Pickup in Dublin, Maps, briefing and itinerary. Marley Park – Coolakay (Enniskerry) 23.3Km – Height Gain 404m
Day 2) Coolakay to Old Bridge (Roundwood) – 16.9Km – Height Gain 502m
Day 3) Old Bridge – Laragh (Glendalough) – 7.2Km – Height Gain 240m
Day 4) Laragh (Glendalough) – Glenmalure – 15.6Km – Height Gain 432m
Day 5) Glenmalure – Iron Bridge (Aughrim) – 11.9Km – Height Gain 398m
Day 6: Aughrim – Return to Dublin. (Transfer to Rathdrum for Train to Dublin, not included in cost)

7 Days on the Wicklow Way: Dublin to Aughrim. Rest Day in Glendalough

Day 1) Dublin (Marlay Park) – Coolakay (Enniskerry) 23.3Km – Height Gain 404m
Day 2) Coolakay to Old Bridge (Roundwood) – 16.9Km – Height Gain 502m
Day 3) Old Bridge – Laragh (Glendalough) – 7.2Km – Height Gain 240m
Day 4) Rest Day in Glendalough
Day 5) Laragh (Glendalough) – Glenmalure – 15.6Km – Height Gain 432m
Day 6) Glenmalure – Iron Bridge (Aughrim) – 11.9Km – Height Gain 398m
Day 7) Aughrim – Return to Dublin.

8 Days on the Wicklow Way: Dublin to Shillelagh.

Day 1) Pickup in Dublin, Maps, briefing and itinerary. Marlay Park to Coolakay (Enniskerry) 23.3Km – Height Gain 404m
Day 2) Coolakay to Old Bridge (Roundwood) – 16.9Km – Height Gain 502m
Day 3) Old Bridge – Laragh (Glendalough) – 7.2Km – Height Gain 240m
Day 4) Laragh (Glendalough) – Glenmalure – 15.6Km – Height Gain 432m
Day 5) Glenmalure – Iron Bridge (Aughrim) – 11.9Km – Height Gain 398m
Day 6) Ion Bridge – Tinahealy – 21.9Km – Height Gain 303m
Day 7) Tinahealy – Shillelagh – 17.2Km – Height Gain 171m
Day 8) Public transport from Shillelagh to Dublin.

Note: If you would like to walk to Clonegal on Day 8 to complete the Wicklow Way then we can arrange transfer for you and your luggage back to Dublin. (Additional cost)

9 Days on the Wicklow Way: Dublin to Clonegal.

Day 1) Pickup in Dublin, Maps, briefing and itinerary. Marlay Park to Coolakay (Enniskerry) 23.3Km – Height Gain 404m
Day 2) Coolakay to Old Bridge (Roundwood) – 16.9Km – Height Gain 502m – Pickup at Old Bridge to accommodation
Day 3) Old Bridge – Laragh (Glendalough) – 7.2Km – Height Gain 240m
Day 4) Laragh (Glendalough) – Glenmalure – 15.6Km – Height Gain 432m
Day 5) Glenmalure – Iron Bridge (Aughrim) – 11.9Km – Height Gain 398m – Pickup at Iron Bridge to accommodation
Day 6) Ion Bridge – Tinahealy – 21.9Km – Height Gain 303m
Day 7) Tinahealy – Shillelagh – 17.2Km – Height Gain 171m
Day 8) Shillelagh to Clonegal – 20.9Km – Height Gain 317m – Pick from Clonegal to accommodation in Bunclody.
Day 9) Public transport from Bunclody to Dublin.

10 Days on the Wicklow Way: Dublin to Clonegal / Bunclody (Rest Day Glendalough)

Day 1) Pickup in Dublin, Maps, briefing and itinerary. Marlay Park to Coolakay (Enniskerry) 23.3Km – Height Gain 404m
Day 2) Coolakay to Old Bridge (Roundwood) – 16.9Km – Height Gain 502m – Pickup at Old Bridge to accommodation
Day 3) Old Bridge – Laragh (Glendalough) – 7.2Km – Height Gain 240m
Day 4: Glendalough – Choice of looped walk
Day 5) Laragh (Glendalough) – Glenmalure – 15.6Km – Height Gain 432m
Day 6) Glenmalure – Iron Bridge (Aughrim) – 11.9Km – Height Gain 398m – Pickup at Iron Bridge to accommodation
Day 7) Ion Bridge – Tinahealy – 21.9Km – Height Gain 303m
Day 8) Tinahealy – Shillelagh – 17.2Km – Height Gain 171m
Day 9) Shillelagh to Clonegal – 20.9Km – Height Gain 317m – Pick from Clonegal to accommodation in Bunclody.
Day 10) Public transport from Bunclody to Dublin.

Optional Extras:

  • Pickup can be arranged from Dublin accommodation / Airport for start of walk or end of walk.
  • Extra accommodation before or after this trip can be arranged for you

Payments:
A deposit of 10% is required to secure your booking and your balance is due 6 weeks prior to Tour / Walk Start date. Your Deposit will be returned to you if we are unsuccessful in securing your trip or accommodation.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Loss of deposit applies for cancellations made 6 weeks or more in advance.
  • Cancellation fee of 40% applies for cancellations made less than 41 days in advance.
  • Cancellation fee of 80% applies for cancellations made less than 4 weeks in advance.
  • Cancellation fee of 100% applies for cancellations made less than 2 weeks in advance, or in case of no-show.

Balance is due 6 weeks in advance.
The balance of the cost of your tour / walk (including any applicable surcharge) is due not less than 6 weeks prior to scheduled departure.
If we do not receive this balance in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you in which case we shall retain your deposit.

Meeting point

Hilltoptreks (Dublin) – API

Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy

  • Loss of deposit applies for cancellations made 6 weeks or more in advance.
  • Cancellation fee of 40% applies for cancellations made less than 41 days in advance.
  • Cancellation fee of 80% applies for cancellations made less than 4 weeks in advance.
  • Cancellation fee of 100% applies for cancellations made less than 2 weeks in advance, or in case of no-show.

Balance is due 6 weeks in advance.
The balance of the cost of your tour / walk (including any applicable surcharge) is due not less than 6 weeks prior to scheduled departure.
If we do not receive this balance in full and on time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled by you in which case we shall retain your deposit.

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What's included

  • Transport from Dublin, guided walk on the Wicklow Way, visit to Glendalough, local guide

Logistics

End location
Dublin City Centre
Meeting point
Outside the Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2
Languages
English
Operator
Hilltoptreks
Public transport

Getting here by public transport

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