Walking in Ireland

Creation of Sean Byrne, Lough Dan, Co. Wicklow

Guided & Self-Guided Walking Holidays

6 DAY SELF GUIDED TOUR

Contact: walking@loughdanhouse.com

Costs

• € 680 on a per person sharing basis
• Single supplement
  + € 125

Included

• 6 night’s bed and breakfast
• 6 packed lunches
• 6 four course evening meals
• Laundry and drying facilities
• Transport from arrivals at Dublin Airport or City to your accommodation
• To and from your walks daily and for social evenings
• Your return to Dublin City or Airport
• Detailed route maps and instructions for each day
• Available all year
  

To Book Email

walking@loughdanhouse.com

Walking up Scarr



St Kevin's Trail, Wicklow Gap



Walking Trail near Glendalough



Spinks, Wicklow


Fraughans

6 DAY SELF GUIDED TOUR

Six day self guided tour itinerary

Day 1
We collect you in Dublin Airport or other arrival point near Dublin and following a spectacular 1 hour drive over the Dublin and Wicklow, which will give you an overview of the week ahead. You arrive at your accommodation "Lough Dan House", which will be your base and home for the duration of tour. After settling in and some refreshments we take an afternoon walk which will give you an introduction to the rest of the tour

Day 2
Route 1 The Wicklow Way, Glencree to Pier Gates
Distance 16 kilometres, terrain; mainly forest tracks and mountain paths some boardwalk, good underfoot and exposed in places
Grade moderate, ascent white hill 630 meters if you include Djouce Mountain 725 meters
Splendid views of Loughs, Mountains and Valleys punctuates a day made strenuous by gradient, terrain and exposed moor land
A challenging and most rewarding days walking

Day 3
Route 2 From Lough Dan House, Wicklow Way and circuit of Lough Dan
Distance 16 kilometres, terrain; forest paths, and mountain tracks, lakeshore, rivers and open farmland.
Grade moderate,
Some steep decent on tarmac and green roads to lakeshore, small areas of soft ground in the valleys.
We pass through Luggala estate where Brave heart and many other famous films were made,
This is home to Gareth De Brun, champion for the preservation of traditional music and a member of Irelands most famous brewing families "Guinness"
The walk covers a section of the Wicklow Way from Pier gates to Old Bridge and includes some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland

Day 4
Route 3: From Lough Dan House, Scar, Wicklow way to Glendalough
Distance 17 kilometres, terrain; good walking paths, open Mountain and forest tracks, and covers some sections of the Wicklow way from Paddock hill to Glendalough.
Grade moderate, the route includes Kanturk and Scar Mountain, total ascent 641 meters.
A most enjoyable and rewarding walk, some strenuous parts but by no means to difficult for the average fit person, superb views of mountains, glens and valleys

Day 5
Route 5: Circuit of Glendalough
Distance can be varied from 9 to 17 kilometres, total ascent 450 meters, terrain; mountain paths
Board walk over soft ground, stone pitching and gravel tracks
Grade, moderate, one of the most popular walks in Ireland a complete circuit of the monastic City and the two lakes, and some of the most magnificent views you will ever see

Day 6
Route 6: St Kevin's way, Tonelagee to Lough Dan House
Distance 14 to 18k depending on options, terrain; the entire route is heather moorland
Grade Moderate some steep ground to summit of Tonelagee 817metres
A most exciting walk to the summit of Wicklow’s 3rd highest mountain with spectacular views of a most unusual heart shaped lake “Lough Oler” and Glenmacanass waterfall
You will depart Lough Dan House next morning after breakfast; we will leave you at Dublin City or Airport and look forward to seeing you and your friends for another visit another time

All walks listed in the itinerary can be changed and tailored specially to suit your individual needs.