Wicklow Way Highlights
Experience the best of the Wicklow Way at your own pace on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Wicklow Way Highlights
https://www.contours.co.uk/wicklow-way-highlights
A scenic walk from Dublin to Laragh/Glendalough along the splendid landscape of the Wicklow Way.
From £715 per person
The Wicklow Way Highlights walking holiday takes in some of the finest scenery along the Wicklow Way trail from the city of Dublin to Laragh/Glendalough. The walk enjoys the peace and tranquillity of the mountains, valleys and lakes of County Wicklow, boasting spectacular views at every point along the way.
The settlements along the route are full of character, while the natural attractions of the Powerscourt Waterfall and the Poul an Eas Waterfall are just some of the many incredible sights to behold. Overall, the Wicklow Way Highlights tour is a simply magical choice with which to explore this fabulous corner of Ireland.
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Exploring Dublin, a UNESCO City of Literature filled with lively restaurants, fascinating museums and interesting locations.
Visiting the ancient valley of Glendalough, 'the valley of the two lakes' where St Kevin founded a monastery.
Looking out from the viewpoint of the Spink over the Upper Lake at Glendalough.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WICKH1 | From Dublin City to Laragh / Glendalough | 5 days walking | £715 |
Please be aware that Day 3 includes an optional shorter route and also a high route alternative. The advertised mileage is for the Main Route along the Wicklow Way to Laragh/Glendalough.
To ensure that you are accommodated within close proximity of restaurants, cafes or pubs for your evening meal, our Wicklow Way tours involve some short transfers. These are all pre-arranged and included in the cost of the holiday.
All information regarding transfers will be included in your holiday pack, but if you would like more information prior to booking, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please also keep in touch if you need further details regarding the two alternative routes for Day 3 - we'll be very happy to assist.
Travel to Dublin City where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Dublin City to Curtlestown Wood. 11 miles (18km)
Due to a lack of accommodation in Curtlestown Wood you will be accommodated in Enniskerry. Transport is provided to take you from Curtlestown Wood to your accommodation and return you to the path the following morning.
Curtlestown Wood to Oldbridge/Roundwood. 14.5 miles (23.5km)
Oldbridge/Roundwood to Laragh / Glendalough. 7.5 miles (12km)
Laragh / Glendalough to Glenmalure. 9 miles (14.5km)
Glenmalure to Laragh / Glendalough. 9.5 miles (15.5km)
Depart from Laragh / Glendalough after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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