Wicklow Way
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The long-distance trail known as the Wicklow Way, opened in 1983, runs for 80mi/126km from Marley Park, Dublin county (parking; bus service from Dublin), to Clonegal in Carlow county. Within easy reach of the Way, which is marked by signposts, are convenient parking places, so that it is possible to walk sections of the route.
The first section of the Way follows the eastern slopes of the hills, ending near Lough Tay at Luggala, on the R759, between the Sally Gap and Roundwood. The second section makes for Laragh, passing the end of Glenmacnass, and then turns southwest by way of Drumgoff and Aghavannagh to Moyne. The final section runs south, past the Ballycumber Hills and other ranges of hills, by way of Tinahely and Shillelagh to Clonegal. From Clonegal it is possible to continue - outside the Wicklow Mountains area - on the South Leinster Way to Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny county (25mi/40km).
Walkers on the Wicklow and South Leinster Ways will encounter a great variety of wildlife on the hillsides and forest paths - red deer, hares, foxes, grouse and - more rarely - badgers.
The first section of the Way follows the eastern slopes of the hills, ending near Lough Tay at Luggala, on the R759, between the Sally Gap and Roundwood. The second section makes for Laragh, passing the end of Glenmacnass, and then turns southwest by way of Drumgoff and Aghavannagh to Moyne. The final section runs south, past the Ballycumber Hills and other ranges of hills, by way of Tinahely and Shillelagh to Clonegal. From Clonegal it is possible to continue - outside the Wicklow Mountains area - on the South Leinster Way to Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny county (25mi/40km).
Walkers on the Wicklow and South Leinster Ways will encounter a great variety of wildlife on the hillsides and forest paths - red deer, hares, foxes, grouse and - more rarely - badgers.
Tips: An information leaflet, "The Wicklow and South Leinster Way" can be obtained from the Irish Tourist Board.
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