Our driver will meet you at Dublin airport or Dublin City for a private transfer to Enniskerry and your first night’s accommodation. Enniskerry is a charming little village and is home to Powerscourt House and Gardens, considered one of Europe’s finest house and gardens. This afternoon you can visit Powerscourt House and Gardens as well as their recently opened Whiskey Distillery for a tour and a tasting. The gardens are a real treat and the visit to Powerscourt can easily fill your afternoon. If you still have energy, you can also enjoy a gentle walk to nearby Knocksink forest which should help warm you up for the first stage of the Wicklow Way tomorrow. Enniskerry Village has a number of nice coffee shops where you can get lunch and dinner is available at the village pub this evening.

Today is the start of the Wicklow Way and after breakfast our driver will bring you the short distance (15 minute transfer) to the Wicklow Way at nearby Crone Woods. The first half of the day has most of the ascent and you are rewarded with magnificent views out over the Glencree Valley and Powerscourt Waterfall. Crossing the Dargle River you ascend again almost reaching the summit of Djouce Mountain at White Hill. The breathtaking view here over Lough Tay is a classic and you can take a rest at the JB Malone monument. JB was the founder of the Wicklow Way. The second half of the day has much less ascent as you cross through the forest at Sleamaine, itself offering fine views over Roundwood and the Roundwood Lakes.

After breakfast you begin to make your way towards Glendalough. After an hour from your guesthouse, you start to ascend Paddock Hill and are treated to a stunning view over Laragh and towards the Glendalough Valley. Shortly you reach a hiker’s hut on the route which is the perfect place to take a break before descending and enjoying a delightful river section It is very peaceful, and you really feel in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. One final short ascent and you then descend through the tress into Glendalough. Glendalough has an upper and lower lake, and the upper lake has a spiritual quality that is appreciated by many visitors. The walk from Roundwood takes about 3-4 hours leaving you with plenty of time to enjoy the scenic surroundings, the visitors centre, take a stroll along the lower lake or walk up to Laragh Village with its good restaurant and pub.

This morning you continue the Wicklow Way south to Glenmalure. Today’s walk takes you along the Glendalough Valley before starting your ascent of Mullacor at wonderful Poulanass Waterfall. Ascending each step rewards you with tremendous views especially over the Upper Lake below. Looking back, you really sense the beauty of the Wicklow Mountains. Our climb takes us along Derrybawn and on up to Mullacor, before descending into the forest that surrounds the Glenmalure valley. A well-situated hikers hut is a good spot to take a rest before continuing your descent. Glenmalure is perfectly isolated and a great place to star gaze in absolute quiet on a clear night.

Take your time after breakfast to further explore the Glenmalure Valley.  We have an 8km circular walk starting from your guesthouse that you can enjoy this morning. Your guesthouse is also a pub and a restaurant so you can enjoy a drink or snack before our driver collects you. The train back to Dublin from Rathdrum leaves early afternoon and it is a 20-minute transfer from Glenmalure to the station. If you are headed to Dublin, we would be delighted to advise on places to stay, eat and visit.