Wicklow Way - Day 1 | Marlay Park - Knockree
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 14.39 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,221 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 1,978 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,778 ft
- TrailRank
- 44
- Min elevation
- 269 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- 5 hours 24 minutes
- Coordinates
- 19444
- Uploaded
- June 7, 2022
- Recorded
- August 2021
near Whitechurch, Leinster (Ireland)
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Itinerary description
DAY 1 - Dublin, Marlay Park - Knockree
Start: Airbnb Private Host @ Marlay Park
End: Ballybawn - Twin Pines Hostel
WICKLOW WAY'S PROGRESS: |###_________________| - 14 %
Hike Description - From Wicklow Way Official Website:
The Wicklow Way begins at the car park adjacent to Marlay House, with its courtyard of interesting craft workshops and a pleasant little coffee shop. The trail wanders through the delightful sylvan surroundings of this fine suburban public park, before tunnelling under the M50 motorway to begin the walk's first ascent southwards towards the Dublin hills and the first of several forest vistas (this one predominantly of communication masts!).
Passing Kilmashogue, Fairy Castle (536m), Two Rock and Tibradden mountains the trail descends to reach the Glencullen road at Ballybrack after 9 km. Walking eastwards along the road, the route then turns south (A diversion of 2km eastwards will take the weak-willed to Johnny Fox's world-famous pub and also an occasional bus service back to the city!) to cross the Glencullen River. The hike then begins the ascent towards Prince William's Seat (555m) followed by a zigzag descent to the Enniskerry road at about 17km, directly north of Knockree Hill.
There are three options for accommodation close to the trail at Knockree. Those wishing to explore a little off-trail can visit the picturesque village of Enniskerry, which is 4km to the east. Visitor attractions here include Powerscourt House and Gardens.
Navigation to other legs:
Wicklow Way - Day 1 | Marlay Park - Knockree
Wicklow Way - Day 2 | Knockree - Roundwood
Wicklow Way - Day 3 | Roundwood - Glendalough
Wicklow Way - Day 4 | Glendalough - Glenmalure
Wicklow Way - Day 5 | Glenmalure - Moyne
Wicklow Way - Day 6 | Moyne - Shillelagh
Wicklow Way - Day 7 | Shillelagh - Clonegall
Start: Airbnb Private Host @ Marlay Park
End: Ballybawn - Twin Pines Hostel
WICKLOW WAY'S PROGRESS: |###_________________| - 14 %
Hike Description - From Wicklow Way Official Website:
The Wicklow Way begins at the car park adjacent to Marlay House, with its courtyard of interesting craft workshops and a pleasant little coffee shop. The trail wanders through the delightful sylvan surroundings of this fine suburban public park, before tunnelling under the M50 motorway to begin the walk's first ascent southwards towards the Dublin hills and the first of several forest vistas (this one predominantly of communication masts!).
Passing Kilmashogue, Fairy Castle (536m), Two Rock and Tibradden mountains the trail descends to reach the Glencullen road at Ballybrack after 9 km. Walking eastwards along the road, the route then turns south (A diversion of 2km eastwards will take the weak-willed to Johnny Fox's world-famous pub and also an occasional bus service back to the city!) to cross the Glencullen River. The hike then begins the ascent towards Prince William's Seat (555m) followed by a zigzag descent to the Enniskerry road at about 17km, directly north of Knockree Hill.
There are three options for accommodation close to the trail at Knockree. Those wishing to explore a little off-trail can visit the picturesque village of Enniskerry, which is 4km to the east. Visitor attractions here include Powerscourt House and Gardens.
Navigation to other legs:
Wicklow Way - Day 1 | Marlay Park - Knockree
Wicklow Way - Day 2 | Knockree - Roundwood
Wicklow Way - Day 3 | Roundwood - Glendalough
Wicklow Way - Day 4 | Glendalough - Glenmalure
Wicklow Way - Day 5 | Glenmalure - Moyne
Wicklow Way - Day 6 | Moyne - Shillelagh
Wicklow Way - Day 7 | Shillelagh - Clonegall
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282 ft
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