Active Journeys Ireland Self-Guided Hiking tour Tour descriptions and distances Wicklow Way Day 1 Arrival The Wicklow Way is Ireland's oldest way‐marked trail, Tinahely pioneered by a famous hill walker named J.B Malone, Day 2 15 km more than 40 years ago. It reveals some of Ireland’s fin‐ Tinahely—Iron Bridge est views, including Powerscourt Waterfall, Luggala, Loch Day 3 14 km Glenmalure Dan, Glenmalure, and historical Glendalough. Day 4 14 km To Laragh The trail extends from Marlay Park in Dublin to Clonegal, Day 5 choice on the borders of Wicklow and Carlow, covering a total Option walk or rest day distance of 127 kilometers (79 miles). Day 6 10 km To Roundwood This itinerary is broken down into a variation of different walks and distances. We Day 7 18 km plan the itinerary, book the accommodation and take care of your luggage, leaving To Enniskerry you to simply enjoy the scenery and solitude of the Wicklow landscape. Day 8 Departure Tour Details Dates: Daily year-round Length: 8 days / 7 nights Cost: $1150 per person Single Supp: On Request Grade: Moderate Fact Sheet Highlights: Starts: Rathdrum Includes: Ends: Enniskerry 7 nights hotels with breakfasts Wicklow Mountains National Park Luggage transfers, route notes & maps, Town of Tinahely Also Available: details of restaurants and places to visit 6-day Half Board $1375 Guinness estate and lough Tay and Full Board options $1550 along the route Powerscourt Waterfall and village of Local support Enniskerry Active Journeys Contact: 1‐800‐597‐5594 or 416‐236‐5011 Email : [email protected] Day 1 Arrive in Tinahely Arrive at Dublin Airport and take the train or bus to Rath- drum. You will be picked up at the station and transported to your first accommodation, which is in the village of Tina- hely. Transport time from Dublin to Rathdrum is approxi- mately 1hr 30 minutes Day 2 Tinahely to Iron 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. Distance: 15 km/9.3 miles, Ascent: 540 m/1620 ft Day 3 Iron Bridge to Glenmalure This section is mainly on forest track and country road. Not a difficult walk with options to shorten or lengthen the walk. The Glenmalure Valley is the longest glacier valley in Ireland or England and your accommodation is in the middle. Distance: 14 km/8.7 miles, Ascent: 520 m/150 ft Day 4 Glenmalure to Glendalough/Laragh A superb walk with breathtaking views of the Glenmalure Valley, the Lakes of Glendalough and its 6th Century Monas- tic City. This monastic settlement was the hub of learning in Europe from the 6th until the 12th century. Distance: 14Km, Height Gain: 450m Day 5 Rest day with option 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 ex- tra 7Km. Roundwood is the highest village in Ireland. We will also give you an option to take in a mountain called Scarr; this is beautiful and on a good day will give you some fantastic views. Distance: 10 km/6 miles, Ascent: 250 m/750 ft Day 7 Roundwood to Enniskerry One of the longest walks but a classic, it takes in views of Guinness Estate, Lough Dan and Lough Tay, crosses over Djouce Mountain and alongside the Powerscourt Estate. Your tour ends in the picturesque village of Enniskerry which; is situated on the door-step of Dublin. Distance: 18 km/1125 miles, Ascent: 600 m/1800 ft Day 8 Depart After breakfast, bus outside hotel. What to Expect Getting There What will the weather be like? Arrive at Dublin Airport and take The daytime temperature will be around 15 to mid‐20 degrees C ( 60’s to 70’s F), the train or bus to Rathdrum. You with moderate rainfall. It often rains in Ireland, making the countryside lush and will be picked up at the station and green. It is usually misty and not torrential downpours, but rain gear is still neces‐ sary, both a jacket and a pair of pants. transported to your first accom‐ modation, about 1.5 hrs. How many hours of hiking a day? Depart by bus, located just outside Be prepared to ride between 4 to 6 hours daily. This is not a supported tour, so you must be able to get to the next destination en route. If you need to take a day off your hotel, back to Dublin, about and rest, you can easily get to the next town by public transport. 30 minutes. How fit do I need to be? The fitter the better, so you will be able to enjoy this active holiday. There are some hills and some level terrain, rolling hills rather than any steep pitches. What is the food like? We have included a full Irish breakfast each day. For lunch, you can stop in a pub and local restaurant for a full meal or mid‐day snack. For dinner, your notes will include some suggestions. What are the hotels like? They are chosen for their charm and location. Properties are charming B&B’s, well‐ located in the towns. All the rooms have private facilities. Extra Services How to book your holiday We have a selection of hotels available for Contact our office to make sure there is space available. you, both before and after the tour. One of our travel planners will walk you through the entire process. Hotels in Wicklow, Dublin and Shannon can be arranged for you, ranging from B&B’s to deluxe accommodation. Download the reservation form from our site and send in Contact us for details. the completed form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is confirmed and pre-departure packet will be sent. A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is re- quired 60 days prior to the trip departure. Terms & condi- tions are outlined in our Reservation Form. Plan your air travel as soon as possible. We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either through us or a travel insurance provider directly. Ensure you are in proper health for the trip chosen. Contact us for more information on vaccinations, inoculations, and fitness requirements. .