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Wicklow Way
Self Guided Walk (multi-centre)
Ref: WW7
A multi-centre, self guided walking trip in County Wicklow.
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TOUR: 8 days

DATES 2012:
Any time throughout the year.

Price 2012:
€549 per person sharing
(Please see booking information)

Single Supplement: €189 per person (limited availability)

Two Boots: Moderate walks of 6-9 miles (10-15km) per day with gradual ascents of up to 900ft (275m)..
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Day 1 Arrive Tinahely for the Wicklow Way
Take the train or bus to Rathdrum. You will be picked up at the station and transported to your first accommodation, which is in the village of Tinahely. Transport time from Dublin to Rathdrum is approximately 1hr 30 minutes.

Day 2 Tinahely to Iron Bridge
Distance: 15 km/9.3 miles, Ascent: 540 m/1620 ft
This section of the Wicklow Way takes in some fantastic views of the adjoining counties like Carlow and Wexford; it also passes through an old Ring Fort or Fairy Fort. The walk finishes in the Ow Valley where you will be picked up and transported to your accommodation.

Day 3 Iron Bridge to Glenmalure
Distance: 14 km/8.7 miles, Ascent: 520 m/150 ft
This section is mainly on forest track and country road. Not a difficult walk with options to shorten or lengthen the walk. The Glenmalure Valley is the longest glacier valley in Ireland or England and your accommodation is in the middle.

Day 4 Glenmalure to Glendalough/Laragh
Distance: 14Km, Height Gain: 450m
A superb walk with breathtaking views of the Glenmalure Valley, the Lakes of Glendalough and its 6th Century Monastic City. This monastic settlement was the hob of learning in Europe from the 6th until the 12th century.

Day 5 Rest day with option to do a section off the trail or visit Glendalough

We have a beautiful optional walk for you today should you decide to take it and it will be included in your information pack.

Day 6 Glendalough to Roundwood
Distance: 10 km/6 miles, Ascent: 250 m/750 ft
The walk today is easy with an option to extend it by an extra 7Km. Roundwood is the highest village in Ireland. We will also give you an option to take in a mountain called Scarr; this is beautiful and on a good day will give you some fantastic views.

Day 7 Roundwood to Enniskerry
Distance: 18 km/1125 miles, Ascent: 600 m/1800 ft
One of the longest walks but a classic, it takes in views of Guinness Estate, Lough Dan and Lough Tay, crosses over Djouce Mountain and alongside the Powerscourt Estate. Your tour ends in the picturesque village of Enniskerry which; is situated on the door-step of Dublin.

Day 8 Departure
After a hearty breakfast you can take a bus from just outside of your accommodation for the 30minute journey back to Dublin City.
DATES 2012: Any time throughout the year.

Price 2012:
€549 per person sharing
(Please see booking information)

Single Supplement: €189 per person (limited availability)

Price includes:

• 7 nights B&B in approved family-run guesthouses with all rooms en-suite
• Maps and all route notes
• Details on restaurants and places of interest to visit along the way
• Luggage transfers daily while you walk
• All information on trains or buses needed to get to your first accommodation, during the tour and back at the end of the tour
•Full back up service should you require it while on our tour

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