the wicklow way

The Wicklow Way was the first long-distance walking route in the Republic when it was opened in 1981. In Irish called "Sli Cualann Nua", after one of the five historic roads radiating from ancient Tara, the Wicklow Way runs for over 130 km Marlay Park in Dublin southwards to Clonegal, County Carlow. Traversing the largest unbroken area of high ground in the country, the path passes through Laragh (1.5km from Glendalough) and the Glendalough An Oige hostel is a frequent stopping point for travellers. Spectacular views to the north as far as Wales can be enjoyed on clear days. Skirting spectacular mountain ridges and peaceful glens and valleys, the Wicklow Way affords one of the most enjoyable ways of experiencing the beauty, serenity and tranquillity of Wicklow, Ireland's Garden County.