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Hiking in the Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Within touching distance of Dublin, the wild and beautiful landscapes of the Wicklow Mountains National Park are the perfect escape from city life. Walks in the Wicklow Mountains have something for everyone: from gentle dog walks through picturesque glens to rugged mountain adventures amongst the largest area of upland in Ireland.

Rushing streams tumble from the heights into picturesque wooded glens inhabited by deer and wild goats. From the valley floors, superb waymarked trails take you high amongst rounded granite peaks, as you share the expansive views with merlins and peregrines. Wildlife and spectacular scenery are a constant companion.

Experience the ancient and historic landscape of the famous twin-laked Glendalough, a valley that features some of the most-loved hikes in the Wicklow Mountains. It is an enchanting place to lose yourself in, with its forested slopes and delightful waterfalls. Meanwhile, the rugged Irish Sea coastline awaits to the east, boasting yet more beguiling trails.

Ticknock Forest loop via Fairy Castle
Intermediate
01:58
6.41 km
View over Lake – Glendalough loop from Glendalough
Intermediate
04:26
13.6 km
Craugh Mountain via Dublin Mountains Way
Intermediate
02:04
6.88 km
Glendalough – View over Lake loop from Glendalough
Expert
05:56
18.2 km
Tibradden and Two Rock Mountain
Intermediate
02:45
9.33 km
Three Rock Mountain and Fairy Castle via Tibradden Wood
Expert
05:26
18.8 km
Bohernabreena Upper & Lower Reservoir loop
Intermediate
03:07
11.9 km
Glendoo Brook river trail from Tibradden Wood
Intermediate
03:05
10.4 km
Hellfire and Massey Woods loop
Intermediate
02:03
6.98 km
Glendalough – Upper Lake in Glendalough loop from Glendalough
Intermediate
02:27
8.39 km
J. B. Malone Memorial – Wicklow Way loop from Roundwood
Intermediate
02:51
9.45 km
Poulanass Waterfall – Glendalough loop from Glendalough
Easy
01:09
4.09 km
Ride Rock – Maulin loop from Enniskerry
Intermediate
03:56
11.4 km
Glendalough – Gateway loop from Glendalough
Easy
01:16
4.47 km
Dublin view – View of Howth loop from Stepaside
Intermediate
02:34
8.54 km
Ticknock Forest – View of Howth loop from Stepaside
Intermediate
02:24
7.97 km
Small River – Miners Village loop from Glendalough
Intermediate
02:24
9.01 km
Kilmashogue Wedge Tomb – View of Howth loop from Marlay Park
Intermediate
04:12
14.1 km
Maulin – Djouce loop from Enniskerry
Expert
05:08
14.9 km
Tonelagee – Lough Ouler view! loop from Glendalough
Intermediate
03:37
9.42 km

Top 20 best walks and hikes in the Wicklow Mountains National Park

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    Ticknock Forest loop via Fairy Castle

    Intermediate
    01:58
    6.41 km
    3.3 km/h
    240 m
    240 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    2

    View over Lake – Glendalough loop from Glendalough

    Intermediate
    04:26
    13.6 km
    3.1 km/h
    370 m
    370 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    3

    Craugh Mountain via Dublin Mountains Way

    Intermediate
    02:04
    6.88 km
    3.3 km/h
    210 m
    210 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    4
    4

    Glendalough – View over Lake loop from Glendalough

    Expert
    05:56
    18.2 km
    3.1 km/h
    560 m
    560 m
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    5
    5

    Tibradden and Two Rock Mountain

    Intermediate
    02:45
    9.33 km
    3.4 km/h
    270 m
    260 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Three Rock Mountain and Fairy Castle via Tibradden Wood

    Expert
    05:26
    18.8 km
    3.5 km/h
    470 m
    470 m
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Bohernabreena Upper & Lower Reservoir loop

    Intermediate
    03:07
    11.9 km
    3.8 km/h
    100 m
    100 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    8

    Glendoo Brook river trail from Tibradden Wood

    Intermediate
    03:05
    10.4 km
    3.4 km/h
    320 m
    320 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    9

    Hellfire and Massey Woods loop

    Intermediate
    02:03
    6.98 km
    3.4 km/h
    180 m
    190 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    10
    10

    Glendalough – Upper Lake in Glendalough loop from Glendalough

    Intermediate
    02:27
    8.39 km
    3.4 km/h
    220 m
    220 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    J. B. Malone Memorial – Wicklow Way loop from Roundwood

    Intermediate
    02:51
    9.45 km
    3.3 km/h
    310 m
    310 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    12
    12

    Poulanass Waterfall – Glendalough loop from Glendalough

    Easy
    01:09
    4.09 km
    3.6 km/h
    80 m
    80 m
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Ride Rock – Maulin loop from Enniskerry

    Intermediate
    03:56
    11.4 km
    2.9 km/h
    560 m
    560 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    14
    14

    Glendalough – Gateway loop from Glendalough

    Easy
    01:16
    4.47 km
    3.5 km/h
    100 m
    100 m
    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Dublin view – View of Howth loop from Stepaside

    Intermediate
    02:34
    8.54 km
    3.3 km/h
    280 m
    280 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    16
    16

    Ticknock Forest – View of Howth loop from Stepaside

    Intermediate
    02:24
    7.97 km
    3.3 km/h
    270 m
    270 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    17
    17

    Small River – Miners Village loop from Glendalough

    Intermediate
    02:24
    9.01 km
    3.7 km/h
    100 m
    100 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Kilmashogue Wedge Tomb – View of Howth loop from Marlay Park

    Intermediate
    04:12
    14.1 km
    3.4 km/h
    440 m
    440 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    19

    Maulin – Djouce loop from Enniskerry

    Expert
    05:08
    14.9 km
    2.9 km/h
    760 m
    760 m
    Expert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    20

    Tonelagee – Lough Ouler view! loop from Glendalough

    Intermediate
    03:37
    9.42 km
    2.6 km/h
    500 m
    500 m
    Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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