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OSM map layer · LineString
52.97, -6.39 · rel 2740
52.97, -6.39 · rel 2740
Wicklow Way
128,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Wicklow · 52.97°N ·
6.39°W
128,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
4× monument
5× summit
3× Attraction
4× ruins
1× Water
Upper Lake view
viewpoint ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
Ride Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
J.B. Malone Memorial
monument ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
White Hill
summit ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
Fairy Tree Home
Attraction ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
Luke O'Toole Memorial
monument ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
The Deer Stone
ruins ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
End / Start of Wicklow Way
monument ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
Saint Colmcille's Well
Water ·
on the route
128,4 km
100%
Robber's Pass Hill
summit ·
27 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Paddock Hill
summit ·
68 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Kilmashogue Wedge Tomb
ruins ·
81 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Kavanagh Brothers' Grave
monument ·
96 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Carrickashane Mountain
summit ·
114 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Upper Lake view
viewpoint ·
118 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Glendalough
Attraction ·
130 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Glendalough PhotoPost
Attraction ·
132 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Urelands Hill
summit ·
162 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Site of Saint Kevin's Cell
ruins ·
205 m off route
128,4 km
100%
Calbeck Castle
ruins ·
242 m off route
128,4 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Wicklow Way is 128.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wicklow Way takes approximately 31h 58min to complete.
No, Wicklow Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wicklow Way starts near coordinates 53.2774, -6.2684.
Wicklow Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Wicklow Way is maintained and managed by Irish National Waymarked Trails.
Yes, Wicklow Way is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.