| Ireland's countryside is a patchwork of many | | | | Monastic village in the breathtaking Glendalough |
| different landscapes with some massive and hilly | | | | Valley, the stunning views from Croaghanmoira |
| areas. The most famous and impressive area is just | | | | Mountain, the traditional Irish hospitality in Byrne's pub |
| south of Ireland's capital Dublin, in County Wicklow. | | | | in Greenane and the treasures of Powerscourt |
| You will find many large stretches of charming | | | | Gardens. |
| unspoilt mountain trails even though it's close to the | | | | The Trail |
| city. The Wicklow Way was the first mountain trail in | | | | Wicklow Way is a nice and well-marked trail. There |
| Ireland, created in 1980 and nowadays it's the most | | | | are some tough sections graded to put a stop to |
| famous of all trails in County Wicklow. | | | | erosion. Back in the early 19th century the British built |
| Five Days Walk | | | | the Military Road to get rid of the rebels who were |
| Start the 132 km Wicklow Way in Rathfarnham, | | | | hiding in the hills. You will walk parts of this road |
| south of Dublin and travel south-west across the | | | | during the Wicklow Way. Sometimes you will find |
| highlands of Dublin and Wicklow. You walk through | | | | yourself off the forest trail and cut off from |
| the amazing rolling hill country of southwest County | | | | spectacular views to avoid crossing private land. |
| Wicklow and the trail ends in the small village County | | | | Practical Tips |
| Carlow of Clonegal. Depending on your fitness or of | | | | You can walk the Wicklow Way he whole year |
| course your ambition, it will take you between five | | | | round. Ireland is known for its rainy days, so you'll |
| and ten days to walk the whole trail. | | | | need a proper set of waterproofs. Your best |
| Varied Landscapes And Stunning Views | | | | chances for good weather are between May and |
| You don't have to be an experienced hill-walker to | | | | September, but it will also be more crowded during |
| enjoy the picturesque mountain views and varied and | | | | the high season. Plan your walk ahead to avoid |
| wild landscapes of forest trails, suburban parklands | | | | disappointments over the public transport. Most |
| and smoothly sloping countrysides. During the walk | | | | hoteliers are very hospital and will offer you transport |
| you will pass tarns, historical memorials and ancient | | | | on short distances. |
| ruins. Some highlights are the remains of the Christian | | | | |