The Wicklow Way
STARTING POINT
Bunclody
FINISH POINT
Dublin
DURATION
10 days / 9 nights
SEASON
From March to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 1350€/person
- Traverse the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland’s largest mountain range
- Explore the ancient monastic site of Glendalough
- Discover the historic Military Road and the stories of Irish clans and rebels
- Relish the tranquillity of Lough Tay, the famous "Guinness Lake"
- Hike through the remote glacial valley of Glenmalure
- Experience breathtaking views from the ridges above serene lakes
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
The Wicklow Mountains, the largest area of continuous hills and mountains in Ireland, stretch nearly 70 kilometers from Dublin. These mountains, formed 400 million years ago and shaped by the last ice age, are a dramatic mix of deep valleys, glacial lakes, and rolling uplands covered in bog, heather, and woodland.
What sets The Wicklow Way apart is not just the scenery, but the rich tapestry of history woven into the landscape. For centuries, the Wicklow Mountains served as a stronghold for Irish clans and rebels, their stories etched into the valleys and peaks. The famous Military Road, constructed in the early 19th century, still cuts through the mountains, a reminder of the turbulent past.
Whether it’s the rugged peaks, the serene lakes, or the echoes of history that call to you, this adventure promises a connection with Ireland’s wild heart that you’ll cherish forever.
On our tour, you will get to traverse the very best of the Wicklow Way, carefully crafted to ensure you do not miss a single highlight or a picturesque photo opportunity. It is all about creating a quintessential Irish experience in the heart of this beautiful region.
We’ve designed it to be seamless and enjoyable, which is why we handle all the logistics – from booking accommodations to providing detailed handout itineraries, GPS tracks and customer support – allowing you to focus on the experience.
Ready to uncover the secrets of Ireland's ancient landscapes? Book your adventure today and experience the timeless beauty of the Wicklow Mountains!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.
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