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Lough Dan House - Walking Routes

Walking Route List (Click map above for larger scale)

Route 1: The Wicklow Way, Glencree to Pier Gates
Distance 16 kilometres, terrain; mainly forest tracks and mountain paths some boardwalk, good underfoot and exposed in places
Grade moderate, assent white hill 630 meters if you include Djouce Mountain 725 meters
Splendid views of Loughs, Mountains and Valleys punctuates a day made strenuous by gradient, terrain and exposed moorland
A challenging and most rewarding days walking

Route 2: From Lough Dan House, Wicklow Way and circuit of Lough Dan
Distance 16 kilometres, terrain; forest paths, and mountain tracks, lakeshore, rivers and open farmland.
Grade moderate, some steep decent on tarmac and soft ground in the valleys.
The walk covers a section of the Wicklow Way from Pier gates to Old Bridge and includes some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland

Route 3: From Lough Dan House, Scar, Wicklow way to Glendalough
Distance 17 kilometres, terrain; good walking paths, open Mountain and forest tracks, covers large section of the Wicklow way from Old bridge to Glendalough.
Grade moderate, the route includes Kanturk and Scar Mountain, total assent 641 meters.
A most enjoyable and rewarding walk, some strenuous parts but by no means to difficult for the average fit person, superb views of mountains, glens and valleys

Route 4: Wicklow way, Glendalough to Glenmalure
Distance 16 kilometres, terrain; forest tracks mountain paths and some board walks over very wet ground
Grade, moderate, zig zag climb to 570 meters and easy descent to Glenmalure
A good deal of woodland with splendid mountain views, waterfalls and wildlife

Route 5: Circuit of Glendalough
Distance can be varied from 9 to 17 kilometres, total assent 450 meters, terrain; mountain paths
Board walk over soft ground, stone pitching and gravel tracks
Grade, moderate, one of the most popular walks in Ireland and some of the most magnificent views you will ever see

Route 6: St Kevin’s way, Tonelagee to Loughdan House
Distance 14 to 18k depending on options, terrain; the entire route is heather moorland
Grade Moderate some steep ground to summit of Tonelagee 817metres
A most exciting walk to the summit of Wicklow’s 3rd highest mountain with spectacular views of a most unusual heart shaped lake “Lough Oler” and Glenmacanass waterfall

Route 7: Knocknacloghoge, Fancy Carrigvore and Gravale to and from Loughdan House
Distance 25k but can be varied from 12k upward, terrain; the entire consists of 80% open mountain moorland, remainder forest track
Grade, moderate with some very testing sections, a route for the somewhat more experienced walker
accents start at Knocknacloghoge 534 meters to Gravale at 718 metres, good strenuous walk with excellent scenery of mountains lakes and valleys

Route 8: Sally gap, Duff hill, Mullaghcleevaun east, and west, Stony top, to military road and Loughdan House
Distance 22k can be reduced to 16k by taking bus from military road, terrain; open moorland a most rewarding and challenging walk taking in 6 summits including Irelands 3rd highest Mountain without seeing any tarmac and lucky to meet another person. Not for the faint hearted or inexperienced walker
Grade, can be difficult with some heavy going, if self guided, navigation skills are essential, described as the spine of the Dublin Wicklow Mountains, a most rewarding walk with fantastic views on a clear day

Route 9: Coastal Walk Kilcoole to Wicklow town
Distance 14Km, Height Gain: Little to none
A walk with a difference, today we take you to the coastal town of Kilcoole where you will do one of the best coastal walks in the country. Starting from Kilcoole, home one of Ireland's finest nature reserves.
Grade, flat easy walking on fine coastal paths and beaches
A beautiful and relaxing walk that contrasts with mountain walking