Place to visit
Wicklow Way, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Wicklow Way is a walking path in Ireland (Rathdrum). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Walking path · Hiking
- Where
- Ireland
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- DUB Dublin, 50 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sportireland.ie
- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 129 km
- Run by
- Irish National Waymarked Trails
- Coordinates
- 52.98639, -6.42624
What it is and where
Wicklow Way is a walking path in Ireland (Rathdrum).
It is in Rathdrum, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.98639, -6.42624; the nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 129 km
- Run by
- Irish National Waymarked Trails
It is one of the Hiking places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Wicklow Way is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:51
- FebPossible9:34
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:35
- JunBest time16:39
- JulBest time16:12
- AugBest time14:32
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovBetter not8:21
- DecBetter not7:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- CloghernaghMountain in Wicklow, Ireland2.1 km
- CorrigasleggaunMountain in Wicklow, Ireland3.0 km
- LugnaquillaMountain in Wicklow, Ireland3.3 km
- MullacorMountain in Wicklow, Ireland3.5 km
- Miners' WayHiking3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Hiking
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
- Dingle Way: walking trail in Ireland
- Kerry Way: walking trail in County Kerry, Ireland
- International Appalachian Trail: long-distance hiking trail in Eastern United States and Canada
- Western Way: long-distance trail in Ireland
- North Kerry Way: long-distance trail in County Kerry, Ireland
Every Ireland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wicklow Way?
It is a walking path in Ireland.
When is the best time to visit Wicklow Way?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21.
How do you get to Wicklow Way?
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 50 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cloghernagh, Corrigasleggaun, Lugnaquilla. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
Keep reading
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- Hiking114 places for hiking in Ireland, from E8 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Wicklow Way on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.