Clonegal
Clonegal sits on the Wicklow-Carlow border and is best known as the southern starting point of the Wicklow Way. It is a small heritage village with a quiet, old-world feel, making it a meaningful place for walkers beginning or finishing one of Ireland's classic long-distance trails.
Clonegal
Clonegal sits on the Wicklow-Carlow border and is best known as the southern starting point of the Wicklow Way. It is a small heritage village with a quiet, old-world feel, making it a meaningful place for walkers beginning or finishing one of Ireland's classic long-distance trails. The village's border location gives it a distinctive character, connecting Wicklow with Carlow countryside, wooded routes and rural communities nearby. Clonegal is a useful stop for visitors interested in walking, heritage and slower travel rather than busy attractions. Its appeal lies in its scale and sense of place: it feels calm, traditional and connected to the landscape around it.
Walking from Clonegal
Wicklow Way Stage 1 — Clonegal to Tinahely
A beautiful walking route in County Wicklow, accessible from Clonegal.
Tomnafinnoge Woods
A beautiful walking route in County Wicklow, accessible from Clonegal.
Maggie's Loop
A beautiful walking route in County Wicklow, accessible from Clonegal.
Places to eat and drink near Clonegal
- The Dying Cow — Tinahely
- Parkview House — Shillelagh
- The Family Tree
Accommodation near Clonegal
- Kilquiggan Cottages
- Rathsallagh Country House
- Madeline's Accommodation