Walking the Wicklow Way Self-Guided
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Let us spoil you with this fantastic 6-day independent walking holiday in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, also known as “The Garden of Ireland.” We will pick you up at Dublin Airport and transfer you to your accommodation, located just outside the picturesque village of Glendalough. Glendalough, or “Gleann Dá Loch,” meaning “Valley of the Two Lakes,” is one of Ireland’s most visited and treasured destinations, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich monastic history.
You will stay at the family-run Lynham’s Hotel, where the welcoming pub has been refreshing weary travellers since 1776, offering the perfect blend of traditional Irish hospitality and comfort after a day’s walking.
Please Note: The below map is not to scale and only gives an idea of the area that you will be walking through.
Cost Options Available: Full Board or Half Board
Prices / Dates
Price:
Full Board: €1,095 per person sharing
Half Board: €917 per person sharing
Single Supplement: +€495
Solo traveller Supplement: +€105
Tour Dates: February to November
Tour Grade: Easy to Moderate
Accommodation: Hotel
Included / Excluded
- Transfers to and from Dublin Airport and transport, where required, to and from walks.
- 5 nights accommodation
- Half board or full board accommodation including 4 packed lunches.
- GPX Tracking Files for each day
- Half board - evening meals.
- Alcohol or Soft Drinks
- Personal Equipment
We will pick you up at Dublin Airport and transfer you to your accommodation.
Your adventure begins with one of Wicklow’s best-kept secrets. Starting from the picturesque village of Laragh, the trail follows quiet country lanes and woodland tracks towards Ballard, which, translated into English, means “High Town.” From here, you continue to the townland of Trooperstown, home to the Footfalls Walking Holidays office, before descending through the beautiful Trooperstown Forest to the banks of the Avonmore River, a perfect spot to pause and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The route then leads back into the welcoming village of Laragh, where you can relax and celebrate another memorable day of walking in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains.
Distance: 13 km/8 miles, Ascent: 350 metres/1150 ft, Approximate walking time: 3/4 hours
Today’s walk from Laragh takes you into the stunning valley of Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most beautiful and historic locations.
You will have the opportunity to explore the atmospheric ruins of the 6th-century Monastic City, founded by St. Kevin.
After visiting the Monastic City, the trail follows the shores of the Lower and Upper Lakes, from which Glendalough—meaning “Valley of the Two Lakes”—takes its name. Continuing through the remains of the old Miners’ Village, the route climbs towards the Spinc, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views over the lakes, the ancient monastic settlement, and the surrounding Wicklow Mountains.
The descent takes you through peaceful native woodland beside the picturesque Poulanass Waterfall before returning you to your accommodation in Laragh.
Distance: 17 km/10.6 miles, Ascent: 390 metres/1200 ft, Approximate walking time: 3/5 hours
A short 20-minute transfer brings you to the start of today’s walk, passing through the picturesque Wicklow villages of Annamoe and Roundwood. Perched 238 metres above sea level, Roundwood is one of Ireland’s highest villages and marks the beginning of another unforgettable day on the trail.
From here, the route enjoys magnificent views over Lough Tay and the Guinness Estate, a spectacular landscape that has featured in films including Braveheart, Excalibur and King Arthur. Continuing through Sleamaine and Ballinafunshoge Forest, you’ll be treated to sweeping views across Roundwood Village and the Vartry Reservoir on one side, with the peaceful waters of Lough Dan stretching out on the other.
The trail then descends into Oldbridge before climbing gently onto Paddock Hill and continuing through the beautiful Glenmacnass Valley. Surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Wicklow Mountains, your walk finishes with a scenic return to Laragh, completing another memorable day on Ireland’s Garden Trail.
Distance: 16 km/12 miles, Ascent: 330 m/1,000 ft, Approximate walking time: 5/6 hours
A self-guided walk with a difference, today, we take you to the coastal town of Kilcoole, where you will hike along an amazing coastal walking trail. Starting from Kilcoole, you will continue along one of Ireland’s finest nature reserves, composed of wet grassland, freshwater streams and a number of marshy pools that survive the summer months. The trail above the beach presents magnificent views of the area and provides the perfect habitat for many of the region’s magnificent birds and flowers. In every season, a different range of birds inhabits the reserve for breeding and feeding. The walk ends in Wicklow Town, where you will have the opportunity to do some shopping before we take you back to the Glendalough.
Distance: 14 km/9 miles, Ascent: Little to none, Approximate walking time: 4/5 hours
After breakfast, a short 15-minute transfer takes you to the start of today’s walk at Drumgoff, in the heart of Glenmalure, Ireland’s longest glacial valley.
From here, the trail follows the Wicklow Way north, climbing gently out of the valley to reveal spectacular views of Glenmalure Waterfall and the surrounding mountains. As the route continues, you’ll enjoy the peace and beauty of the Wicklow Mountains before descending into the stunning valley of Glendalough, where breathtaking views provide the perfect finale to your day’s adventure.
Distance: 15 km/9 miles, Ascent: 505 m/1515 ft, Approximate walking time: 4 – 6 hours
After breakfast we will pick you up and take you back to Dublin Airport.
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