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Ireland
The Wicklow Way (Self Guided) 2012
For a small country, Ireland's countryside has many facets. The western part of Ireland has most generally received the greatest acclaim but just to the south of Dublin lie the Wicklow Mountains, a range of heather-clad hills and lush, green vegetation that has provided the county of Wicklow with the nickname of the Garden of Ireland. They form the largest upland area in the country, an area of wonderfully rocky foothills, switching from glen to glen through dramatic mountain scenery. Rounded domes of granite are incised by steep lake-filled valleys such as Glendalough and Luggala. It is also an area of charming villages - Enniskerry is generally considered to be one of the prettiest in Ireland. Nearby are the world renowned gardens of Powerscourt and the highest waterfall in the land. Glendalough is noted for the extensive ruins of the 6th century Irish monastery of St. Kevin.
This walk follows the best parts of the Wicklow Way. The walking is not difficult and some of the walks can be lengthened or shortened according to your wishes.
PRICE
£495 per person based on two people sharing. Single supplement on request
INCLUDED
All accommodation in B and Bs with private facilities is pre-booked, breakfast daily, maps and route details, luggage transfers daily while you walk.
We will supply you with all details of train/bus timetables to help you reach your starting point at Tinahely (train fare and transfer not included).
NOT INCLUDED
Transport to Tinahely, transport from Enniskerry, all meals except breakfast.
DEPARTURE DATES
All Year
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Day 1: The tours starts in the village of Tinahely. From Dublin you are recommended to take the scenic train route to Rathdrum. From Rathdrum it is a short transfer to your first accommodation, which is in the village of Tinahely.
Day 2: Tinahely to Metal Bridge.
This section of the Wicklow Way takes in some fantastic views of the adjoining counties like Carlow and Wexford it also passes through an old Ring Fort or Fairy Fort. The walk finishes in the Ow Valley where you will be picked up and transported to your accommodation.
15 kms/9.4 miles. Height Gain: 540mDay 3: The Ow Valley to Glenmalure.
This section is mainly on forest track and country road. Not a difficult walk with options to shorten or lengthen the walk.
14 kms/10 miles. Height Gain: 520mDay 4: Glenmalure to Glendalough.
A superb walk with breathtaking views of the Glenmalure Valley, the Lakes of Glendalough and its 6th Century Monastic City.
14 kms./10 miles. Height Gain: 450mDay 5: Rest day with options to do a section off the trail or visit Glendalough.
Day 6: Glendalough to Roundwood.
The walk today is easy with an option to extend it by an extra 7Km. Roundwood is the highest village in Ireland.
10 kms/6.25 miles. Height gain: 250m Day 7: Roundwood to Enniskerry.
A classic walk, which takes in views of Guinness Estate, Lough Dan and Lough Tay, crosses over Djouce Mountain and alongside the Powerscourt Estate.
18 kms/11.25 miles. Height Gain: 600mDay 8: Depart.
DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Moderately difficult - however this walk can be adapted with transfers to shorten the walk - please ask
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ACCOMMODATION
B+B accommodation in guesthouses in rooms with ensuite facilities.
GETTING THERE
Dublin is the nearest airport - scenic train journey from Dublin (about an hour). Good local bus from Enniskerry back to Dublin.
WHEN TO GO
This is available all year - however in winter the weather is not reliable so it is best to ask.
INSURANCE
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
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email:
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