The Wicklow Mountains in Ireland • Go-to-Ireland.com

The Wicklow Mountains are an Irish mountain range located in County Wicklow, within the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Its highest mountain, Lugnaquilla, rises to an altitude of 925 metres, making it a real landmark for hikers and rock-climbers.

Visit the Wicklow Mountains

The Wicklow mountains are famous for their scenic beauty and tourist interest. Rich in trails and hiking paths, the area is ideal for strolling and admiring the panorama. You’ll discover superb stone moors and peat bogs, as well as tranquil lakes such as Upper Lake.

In general, the Wicklow mountains are very popular, especially with Dubliners looking for a change of scenery. With over a million visitors every year, the site attracts visitors not only for its sporting activities (hiking, cycling, climbing, fishing, canoeing and horse riding), but also for its remarkably well-preserved natural and historic sites.

Among the places to see, we especially recommend :

Glendalough Monastery: founded in the 6th century, this was one of the most important Christian sites in Ireland. Partly in ruins, the site is one of the best-known in the country.
Powerscourt Waterfall: this breathtaking waterfall offers the perfect spot for a stopover or picnic.
The Wiclow Way: a 129-kilometer signposted walking trail through the Wicklow mountains.

But beware: the Wicklow Mountains are in a protected nature park. So you won’t find any shelters, drinking water or garbage cans. Don’t hesitate to equip yourself with everything you need before setting out to explore the region (including garbage can liners so as not to pollute the area). Likewise, don’t hesitate to ask the Visitor Centre for permission if you wish to fish or swim: some lakes are off-limits to all activities, and fines can be heavy for violating their rules. (the Irish are serious about preserving their natural parks).