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Long-distance trails like the Wicklow Way alongside short local loops — Kyle Loop, Mangans Loop, the Railway Walk. Every walk in the county, mapped.
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County Wicklow · Ireland's Garden
Every walk in Wicklow,
Every walk in Wicklow,
one trusted guide.
From the full 132 km Wicklow Way to the Railway Walk at Tinahely and Tomnafinogue Woods — route notes, audio tours and places to stay, all in one place. Built by walkers, for walkers.
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Walks Mapped
132km
Wicklow Way
12
Towns & Villages
50+
Places to Stay
Featured Partner · Madeline's Accommodation, Tinahely
New audio tour · The Railway Walk, Tinahely
Sponsored · Tomnafinogue Woods tour by Wicklow Timber
Coming 2026 · Walk Mayo · Walk Kerry · Walk Donegal
Free GPX downloads · Every Wicklow Way stage
Featured Partner · Madeline's Accommodation, Tinahely
New audio tour · The Railway Walk, Tinahely
Sponsored · Tomnafinogue Woods tour by Wicklow Timber
Coming 2026 · Walk Mayo · Walk Kerry · Walk Donegal
Free GPX downloads · Every Wicklow Way stage
Plan your trip
Three ways to start
New · 8 itineraries
Curated itineraries
Weekend breaks, family-friendly trails, the full Wicklow Way in 7 days — every trip pre-sequenced, pre-booked, ready to walk.
Walker-approved
Eat & drink
The best Wicklow pubs, restaurants and cafés — Johnnie Fox's, Avoca, Wicklow Heather, Happy Pear, Strawberry Tree — all verified by us.
Year-round calendar
What's on
Tinahely Show, Bray Air Display, Powerscourt concerts, Wicklow Arts Festival — buy tickets and plan walks around them.
Why WalkWicklow
Everything you need, written by people who actually walked it
No scraped directories. No tourist-board blur. Just clear, honest walk notes, proper audio tours and handpicked places to stay — across the full county, not just the famous routes.
Audio tours in your ear
A local voice walking with you. Stories, geology, folklore — turn-by-turn. Works offline once downloaded, with transcripts for every tour.
Listen & downloadA bed near every trailhead
B&Bs, self-catering, hostels — vetted and bookable. Starting with Madeline's in Tinahely and expanding across the county.
Find a place to stay
Not just the Wicklow Way
Featured local walks
Short loops, forest trails and hidden gems across the county. Perfect for an afternoon out or an easy day with the family.
Easy
Tinahely · South Wicklow
The Railway Walk
A flat, family-friendly loop along the old Shillelagh railway line. Bluebells in spring, handsome stone arches, and a tea stop waiting at the end.
Audio tour €3.99
Easy
Shillelagh · South Wicklow
Tomnafinogue Woods
Ancient native oak woodland — one of the last of its kind in Ireland. A gentle circular walk under a leaf canopy that feels centuries old.
Audio tour €3.99
Moderate
Aughrim · South Wicklow
Mangans Loop
Big views of the Derry River valley, mixed forestry and open hillside. A proper half-day walk that still leaves time for lunch in Aughrim.
Audio tour coming soon
Easy
Tinahely · South Wicklow
Kyle Loop
A short loop through the hills above Tinahely. Quiet lanes, working farmland, and a viewpoint over the whole Derry valley.
Audio tour €3.99
Strenuous
Glendalough · Central Wicklow
The Spinc & Glenealo Valley
The showstopper. A boardwalked climb to the cliff-top above the Upper Lake, then down through an old miners' village. Unforgettable.
Audio tour €3.99
Easy
Enniskerry · North Wicklow
Powerscourt Waterfall Walk
Ireland's tallest waterfall at the end of a short, easy walk through ancient woodland. Perfect with kids, buggies or after a big lunch.
Audio tour €3.99
The Big One
The Wicklow Way — 9 stages, 132 km
The first waymarked long-distance trail in Ireland. From the southern end at Clonegal to the suburbs of Dublin at Marlay Park. Tackle one stage, or the whole walk.
Stage 1
Clonegal → Shillelagh
The Southern Start
Gentle farmland and forest tracks — the easiest way to break yourself in on day one.
Audio tour €3.99
Stage 2
Shillelagh → Tinahely
Tomnafinogue & the River
Through ancient oak woods and alongside the Derry River. A rewarding, fairly flat day — end in Tinahely.
Audio tour €3.99
Stage 5
Glenmalure → Glendalough
Over the Mountain
The high route between two of Wicklow's loveliest valleys. Exposed tops, boardwalks and a glassy descent to Glendalough.
Audio tour €3.99
Listen as you walk
Audio tours, priced simply
Download a single stage, grab the full Wicklow Way bundle, or go all-in with network access to every Irish Walks route as it launches.
Single Stage
€3.99
one-off · lifetime access
- One audio tour of your choice
- Instant MP3 download
- Written transcript included
- Works offline once downloaded
Wicklow Way Bundle
€24.99
one-off · lifetime access
- All 9 Wicklow Way stage tours
- Free stage map pack (PDF)
- All transcripts included
- Save €11 vs buying individually
Network Access
€49/yr
annual · cancel anytime
- Every audio tour on WalkWicklow
- Every town guide audio
- Every new Irish Walks county site as it launches
- Offline access + transcripts
Where to Stay
Handpicked accommodation
A bed within easy reach of every Wicklow Way stage and every trailhead in the county.
★ Premium Partner
Madeline's Accommodation
Tinahely Town Square · Stage 2–3 of the Wicklow WayA beautifully restored historic guesthouse on the Square in Tinahely — the Wicklow Way passes right through the village. Double, twin and small-double rooms, all with private bathrooms. Minutes from Tomnafinogue Woods, the Railway Walk and Ballybeg House. Self-service coded entry — arrive when it suits you.
Guesthouse
Private Bathrooms
Keypad Entry
Village Centre
On the Wicklow Way
Walk-Friendly
Featured
The Brook House B&B
Glendalough · Stages 4–5Warm welcome and a hearty breakfast at the gateway to Glendalough. Secure bike and gear storage included.
B&B
Breakfast
Gear Storage
Featured
Glenmalure Lodge
Glenmalure · Stages 5–6A classic walker's inn at the foot of Lugnaquilla. Good food, real fires, rooms that haven't changed for all the right reasons.
Hotel
Restaurant
Bar
For local businesses
Sponsor a walking tour
Put your business in front of thousands of walkers every month — in their headphones, on the page, and on the route. Three tiers. One is limited to 9 slots in the entire network.
Bronze
€250
per year
- Named on sponsor page
- Mention in one audio tour intro
- Link from site footer
Silver
€750
per year
- Everything in Bronze
- Logo on sponsor page
- Mention across 3 audio tours
- Newsletter feature
- Business profile page
Gold · 9 slots only
€2,000
per year · limited
- Everything in Silver
- "Sponsored by [You]" audio intro on one full stage
- Top-of-page banner on one town guide
- Branded long-form content piece
- Social media feature
The Irish Walks Network
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