How many hiking trails are there in Wicklow Mountains National Park?

Our directory lists 8 routes in Wicklow Mountains National Park, covering 57 km in total. Each one has a mapped route line, distance and elevation profile.

What is the best hike in Wicklow Mountains National Park?

Miners' Way ranks highest on our popularity score, which weighs terrain, scenery and how well the route is documented. Glendalough Orange Route and Glendalough Grey Route follow closely behind.

When is the best time to hike in Wicklow Mountains National Park?

April to September is the most reliable window overall. Higher routes open later and close earlier, so check the individual guide before travelling.

Are there easy hikes in Wicklow Mountains National Park?

Yes, 3 routes in Wicklow Mountains National Park are rated easy: modest distance, limited climbing and no technical ground. Filter by easy difficulty to see them all.

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Wicklow Mountains National Park has 8 hiking routes in our directory, spread across County Wicklow, Ireland. Together they cover 57 kilometres of walking, with an average route length of 7.1 km and 240 m (787 ft) of climbing. The park itself covers roughly 197 square kilometres.

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Trails: 57
Kilometres: 197 km²
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The spread is genuinely broad: 3 routes rated easy, 4 moderate and 1 hard or harder. The terrain that comes up most often is forest. Around 63 percent are circular routes, so parking once is usually an option.

The most reliable season overall is april to september. Start with Miners' Way or Glendalough Orange Route if you want the highlights without a lot of research.

Park boundary

Visitor information

Entrance fee: No fee recorded
Opening hours: Open year-round
Visitor centre: Check the official site
Area: 197 km²
Camping: Follow park regulations
Phone: Not listed

Trails in Wicklow Mountains National Park

8 trails

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