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Mullaghcleevaun… with a pitstop at Wicklow’s most remote lake!
If you’re seeking a great escape into the hills; something that feels like a proper adventure into the wilderness (but still accessible), then Mullaghcleevaun is a great option! At 849 metres, it is Wicklow’s second
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Prince Williams Seat Loop
Prince William’s Seat… now that’s a noble sounding hill. Some say the origin of its name is attributed to the visit of the English monarch King George IV in 1821 or William III around 130
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Scarr Mountain Trail
Still south I went and west and south again, Through Wicklow from the morning till the night, And far from cities, and the sights of men, Lived with the sunshine, and the moon’s delight.
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The E8 Trail Day Five (Kildavin to Graiguenamanagh)
Day five opens with departure from Kildavin, I should add that for me, this was my first completely solo day on trail. Until this point I had groups of friends dropping in and out for
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The E8 Trail Day Four (Tinahely to Kildavin)
Now, dear reader, a confession. I had scheduled to camp in Mangan’s Wood and be rough and tough, however, as often happens on trail, human kindness appeared when needed. A good friend of mine volunteered
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The E8 Trail Day Three (Mullacor Hut to Mangan’s Wood/Tinahely)
Day Three The third day on trail begins under the lush blanket of trees at Mullacor Hut. Each one of these huts dotted along this section of the route is a mini haven when compared
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The E8 Trail Day Two (Watergate to Mullacor Hut)
E8 (WICKLOW WAY) DAY TWO The second day may arrive with an unwelcome early morning gust rushing toward you from the valley above, most likely coupled with a burst of excitement brought on by the
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The E8 Trail Day One (Marlay Park to Watergate)
The official start of the E8 Coast to Coast Trail begins, as you’d imagine at the coast, way out at Poolbeg Lighthouse. I, however, began my journey at the trailhead of the Wicklow Way in
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The Ballyhoura Way
A mountainous trail steeped in history The moderate 90 km point-to-point (Thru-hike) Ballyhoura Way takes you from County Cork to County Tipperary, on a way marked trail that allows hikers to get the most from
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The Dublin Mountains Way
A short but sweet long-distance trail through the Dublin Mountains Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised by the Dublin Mountains Way. It’s not what you’d expect from a trail on the fringe of a city
