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…
Overview A classic and popular trail loop overlooking the spectacular Glendalough valley, one of Wicklow’s most popular sights. Park either at the upper or lower lake car parks. The route uses the waymarked Blue and White routes in Glendalough, which may be closed due to renovation. The run itself begins…
By Helene Svenningsen – Trailman Denmark This October 2017, I got the pleasure of running in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland last weekend. There were many different routes. I chose to run the Spinc or Red Route in the fantastic Glendalough Valley. I did the 11km route twice as training and…
WARNING: This route is mainly on open mountain and forest tracks. The route is unmarked. Appropriate experience, skills and equipment are required. The route goes through Coillte, National Park and private farmlands. Access to the uplands is dependent upon respect, it is not a right of way. Care should be…
Route proposed by Fred Verdier – Jan 3rd 2017 WARNING: This route is on the open mountain and contains road and river crossings. Much of the route is unmarked with little or no trail to follow. Appropriate experience, skills and equipment are required. Starting from Glendalough’s Monastic site, the route…