The WalkWicklow Journal
Practical Wicklow walking content, written by walkers — ranked guides, packing lists, stage planning, seasonal picks, and the occasional story about the sheep.
The 10 best walks in County Wicklow, ranked
Every walker arriving in Wicklow asks the same question: where do I start? After five hundred walks between us and every Wicklow trail head logged, here's our honest ranking — the …
The complete Wicklow Way packing list — what to bring for 7 days
Stage-by-stage gear notes, a 10–12 kg target, and the 30-second checklist every Wicklow Way walker should run through before setting off.
Where to stay in Tinahely on the Wicklow Way
Accommodation, dinner, and breakfast options when you walk the Way through Tinahely — including where to eat (Madeline's is room-only) and how far Brook Lodge really is.
7 buggy-friendly Wicklow walks (and the ice-cream stops we rate)
Wicklow has the Garden of Ireland nickname for a reason — and a lot of it is walkable with a buggy and a three-year-old in rainboots. These seven walks have flat surfaces, short di…
The Spinc, Glendalough — the complete guide
Ireland's most-photographed ridge walk, nine kilometres of surprises, and the single walk we recommend above every other in Wicklow. Here's everything you need to know before you s…
12 Wicklow walks you can do by train from Dublin
No car, no problem. The DART to Bray and Greystones and the Dublin suburban line to Wicklow Town mean a dozen Wicklow walks are within reach for car-less Dubliners. Here's the list…
Wicklow in autumn: where to see the colour, month by month
The Wicklow Mountains in October are the single best spectacle in Irish nature. Here's when and where to be — because it's not all at once, and it's not all everywhere.…
How far is the Wicklow Way really? A stage-by-stage reality check
The Wicklow Way is "132 km" — until you try to walk it. Between reroutes, optional side-trips and the dreaded official-GPX-vs-your-watch discrepancy, actual mileage varies. Here's …
Best walks in Wicklow for beginners — 8 easy routes worth every step
Eight walks with distances, parking, where to eat after, and one honest warning each. From the flat Railway Walk at Tinahely to the Glendalough Spinc.
How to walk the Wicklow Way south to north — the Clonegal to Marlay Park direction
Why experienced walkers prefer Clonegal to Dublin — transport logistics, a stage-by-stage breakdown, and what makes the south-to-north direction so rewarding.
Where to stay on the Wicklow Way — accommodation at every stage
Stage-by-stage accommodation guide for the full route — hostels, B&Bs and guesthouses from Clonegal to Marlay Park, with booking tips and luggage transfer advice.
Wicklow vs Kerry for walking — which should you do first?
An honest comparison of Ireland's two most popular walking destinations, written by a Wicklow local who will admit when Kerry wins.
10 day walks near Dublin in County Wicklow — all under 2 hours from the city
The Spinc, Bray Head, Great Sugar Loaf, Djouce, Powerscourt Waterfall and five more — with car and bus directions for every walk.