As the dust settles down on EcoTrail Wicklow 2024, we’ve drilled down some of the figures of the event, which saw the largest numbers of entries of the five editions. There were 1495 entries that had booked for this year’s event which is 11% up from last years (1343). See…
Tell us how you got into Trail Running? Before I turned 40 I set myself a challenge to run 5km. I had never run before or didn’t even own a pair of runners! So, once I got the 5km done, I hooked up with some of the parents from the…
November 2021 Description: This route was part of a Press Trip organised by VisitWicklow and Tourism Ireland France where Nature Trail Mag had a couple of days in Wicklow. The route starts at Glendalough’s Upper Car Park and follow the lake towards the Miner’s Village. The trail then climbs to…
By Fred – November 20th, 2021 Accessible by public transport, this route offers a great challenge with 1000m of positive climb. The route was done as part of a Press Trip organised by Tourism Ireland France where we welcomed journalists from Nature Trail in France. The route starts at Kimacanogue,…
Extremely scenic run along the cliffs of Bray head overlooking the Irish Sea. The Climb to Bray Head offers stunning views over Dublin’s Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. This loop starts from Bray Seafront, follows the very popular Cliff Walk to then climb over Bray Head to reach the cross…
From studying to be a missionary priest in the late 80’s, Ray gives us here a truly inspiring journey into trail and ultra running. He has completed most of Ireland’s top ultra races and is planning many further, having recovered from his recent heart surgery. My wife, Suzanne, compares it…
“5 years ago when I did the OCC in Chamonix, I ended up in a coma for over 40 hours after suffering from hyponatremia”… Meet Rachel: Spontaneous, energetic, with an insatiable thirst for adventure …
Overview: North of Dublin is the Fishing village of Howth. Howth peninsula is a fabulous tourist destination at the end of the North DART line (commuters train). Howth Harbour is buzzing with restaurants where you can enjoy some of Ireland’s best seafood. Starting from Howth Train Station, we’re suggesting…
In this route I’ve tried to feature some of the most iconic sites around the Phoenix Park. The Phoenix Park is easily accessible by Public Transport (check Dublin Bus) Access for this run was done by car and we parked near Wellington’s Monument at GPS location 53.350934, -6.308742 . Trail…
Welcome to Wicklow, THE HOME of Trail Running in Ireland. Wicklow has the largest moutain area, the largest forest area, the highest waterfall, the first long distance trail, the largest man-made reservoir and the highest mountain outside of Kerry. Wicklow lies South of Dublin along the Irish Coast and is…