Footfalls Sunrise Walk – January 1st 2026
Get your New Year off to a healthy start by joining Footfalls on a unique Wicklow walking experience to see the sunrise over the Wicklow mountains for the first time in 2026!
Location: We will meet at the Carpark at Lynhams Hotel, Laragh Village, A98 K576
Level: Moderate (12 km – 390 m Ascent)
Registration: @ 05.45 am, departing at 06.15 am (sharp).
Route Description:
We will depart Lynham’s at 06.15 and meanders through Brockagh Forest onto Brockagh Mountain, where the first sunrise of the New Year should take place at 08.41.
The journey back in the early morning light will take us down the side of Brockagh to join the Wicklow Way Trail back to Laragh for early morning breakfast in Lynham’s Hotel.
Cost: €35 per person, including breakfast.
Rules
- We take a maximum of 30 people on this guided walk so please make your booking well in advance.
- Every walker must have submitted an entry form and pay the fee in advance.
- Please register Here
- DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE WALKS
- Participants on the walk must be 16 years or older. An adult who will assume complete liability must accompany participants under 16 years of age.
- Walkers must be fully equipped and capable of undertaking the walk. The committee will not accept responsibility for any accident, however it may arise.
- If you need to cancel, please contact us before the 26th of December 2025. 5% bank fees and handling charges will apply. After that date (NO REFUND)
Equipment
- Good waterproof walking boots with good ankle support
- Good rain jacket & over-trousers
- Warm clothing, dress with layers rather than one heavy sweatshirt
- Backpack, lined with a plastic bag to contain some extra clothing
- Hat and Gloves
- Head Torch/Flashlight (This is essential)
- Walking poles and gaiters (Optional)
- Hot drink & water
- A good sense of adventure & fun!
It is the responsibility of the participants to ensure they are suitably equipped for the walk.
Jeans and trainers/runners are not suitable for mountain walking.
Unless walkers are wearing suitable walking boots and clothing, they will not be allowed to participate in the walk
