The Wicklow Way — Guided 5-Day Trek

by Footfalls Walking Holidays • County Wicklow

About This Tour

This classic 5-day guided trek takes you through the very best of the Wicklow Mountains, Ireland's first national park. Starting from the southern suburbs of Dublin, you'll walk through ancient oak woodland, past the monastic city of Glendalough, over high mountain passes with sweeping views, and through charming valley villages. Your expert local guide brings the landscape to life with stories of Irish history, folklore, and wildlife. All accommodation in carefully selected B&Bs and guesthouses, daily luggage transfers, and a detailed route pack are included.

What's Included

  • Expert local guide
  • B&B accommodation (4 nights)
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Route notes & maps
  • Welcome dinner

Tour Details

This guided walking tour covers 62 km over 5 days and is rated Moderate in difficulty. The tour starts in Marlay Park, Dublin and ends in Clonegal, County Carlow.

About the Trail

This tour follows the Wicklow Way — Ireland's first long-distance walking trail, running 127km from Dublin's southern suburbs through the Wicklow Mountains to Clonegal in County Carlow.

About the Region

This tour takes place in the Wicklow Mountains region. Ireland's Garden County, home to the famous Wicklow Way, ancient Glendalough monastery, and sweeping mountain moorland just south of Dublin.