Ierland

Wicklow Way, 8 daagse trektocht langs B&Bs

County Wicklow, het heuvelland ten zuiden van Dublin, wordt wel de tuin van Ierland genoemd. De weelderige plantengroei, de vele bloemen en de geur van brem en heide maken de bijnaam aanvaardbaar, echter weinig tuiniers accepteren zo’n ongereptheid. U start met een wandeling van Shillelagh naar Tinahely door bossen en langs oude weggetjes. Daar vandaan steekt u de ruige Glenmalure Valley over, eeuwenlang een beruchte schuilplaats voor Ierse rebellen. De Wicklow Way, zoals het gemarkeerde pad door het Nationaal Park heet, stelt u iedere dag voor verrassingen en de guesthouses waar u overnacht, bieden comfort en gezelligheid. De temperaturen zijn onder invloed van de warme Golfstroom over het algemeen aangenaam.

Reissom  2012                  1-persoons kamer / toeslag
€ 546                                          € 77            / op aanvraag

BIJ BOEKING VOOR 31 MEI 2012: 10 % KORTING OP DE STANDAARD REISSOM

Deze reis valt onder de SGR

Inbegrepen: overnachtingen op basis van logies en ”Engels ontbijt”, Engelstalige routebeschrijving en wandelkaarten, transfer van Rathdrum-Tinahely, transfer op dag 2, bagagevervoer.
Niet inbegrepen: heen- en terugreis, lunch, diner, reserveringskosten € 20.

Accommodatie: sfeervolle, gastvrije B&B, eigen sanitair niet altijd gegarandeerd.
Zwaarte: 5 tot 7 loopuren door heuvelachtig gebied over goed begaanbare paden (de kwaliteit van de paden door het veen is wisselend en weersafhankelijk) en landweggetjes (verhard en onverhard). Hoogteverschillen tot maximaal 800 meter.
Trektocht: met bagagevervoer.

8 dagen / 7 nachten, reiscode  IE221
1. Aankomst in Rathdrum, transfer naar Tinahely.
2. Transfer, Shillelagh-Tinahely (16 km, ↕ 270 meter).
3. Tinahely-Moyne, hart van Wicklow (14 km, ↕ 190 meter).
4. Moyne-Glenmalure (21 km, ↕ 500 meter).
5. Glenmalure-Glendalough-Laragh (18 km, ↕ 530 meter ).
6. Laragh-Roundwood via Paddock Hill (11/15 km, ↕ 290 of 520 meter).
7. Roundwood-Enniskerry (18 km, ↕ 510 meter).
8. Vertrek uit Enniskerry na het ontbijt.

Bijzonderheden
Prijs extra nacht op aanvraag. Taxi vliegveld-Tinahely € 160 per rit, ter plaatse betalen. Hond niet toegestaan. Te boeken van maart t/m oktober. Openbaar vervoer advies: vliegreis Dublin, trein/bus Dublin-Rathdrum en Enniskerry-Dublin, transfer Rathdrum-Tinahely.

Time of Year:
You can walk this route anytime between April and October. The beginning and end of the season will have shorter daylight hours and a higher risk of unpredictable weather. Knowledge of map reading and using a compass is required.

Uitgebreid dagprogramma

Day 1: Arrival to Dublin airport. AirLink bus to Connolly Train Station in Dublin city and Irish Rail scheduled service to Rathdrum village. (Tinahely is a 30 minute transfer from Rathdrum. We provide very specific transfer information in your route notes, which we request you adhere to)   

Day 2: Walk from Tinahely along the old railway track by the Derry River. Follow the Wicklow Way from Stranakelly back to Tinahely  16km, Ascents 270m, approx. walking time 4 hours
The route follows tracks and minor roads through gentle farmland as an easy introduction to the Wicklow Way. It is pleasant countryside and a good way to loosen up for the tougher days ahead. 

Day 3: Walk Tinahely to Moyne  14km Ascents 190m, approx. walking time 4 hours 
Optional climb of Ballycumber Hill  19km Ascents 400m Approx. walking time 6 hours
Follow Coolafunshogue Lane around hills and through the Ballinglen river valley. The Ballincumber route offers excellent views and a challenging climb. Evening meals will be available in your guesthouse tonight.

Day 4: Walk Moyne to Drumgoff (Glenmalure)  21km. Ascents 500m, approx. walking time 6 hours
Optional route over Croaghanmoira Hill Ascents 850m, approx. walking time 6 hours
Good climbing today through the pine forests of the Ow Valley. Drumgoff at the head of the picturesque Glenmalure Valley, provides a refreshing end to the day at the old coaching inn, Glenmalure Lodge. The area is renowned for its rebels and heroes during the 16th and 18th century Irish uprisings. The optional route over Croaghanmoira climbs to 664m and affords glorious views of the Ow and Avonbeg river valleys.

Day 5:  Walk Drumgoff to Laragh 18km. Ascents 530m, approx. walking time 6 hours
Optional descent via the Spink
Superb views, superb walking, superb 6th century monastic remains at Glendalough; today is one of the tour's highlights. Climbing through forest from Drumgoff, the Way opens to the flat saddle of Mullacor at 550m before crossing open moorland to the slopes of Derrybawn Mountain. The first view of Glendalough (An Gleann Dha Locha, the glen of the two lakes) is wonderful, deep wooded sides and the Glenalo River flowing through. From the valley, a short climb takes you northeast and then down the Glenmacnass Valley to Laragh village. An optional descent takes you to the cliffs above the lakes to descend through the wooded valley to rejoin the Wicklow Way at the Visitor Centre.

Day 6: Walk Laragh to Roundwood 11km Ascents 290m, approx. walking time 3 hours
Optional Route via Scarr Mountain  15km Ascents 520m, approx. walking time 5 hours
A short day allows time to visit the monastic remains and Visitor Centre at Glendalough. The valley was also home to extensive mining of lead, copper and zinc during the 19th century. The Way climbs the gentle flank of Paddock Hill, descending to Oldbridge, the Avonmore River and the beautiful Lough Dan. An optional route on Scarr Mountain offers wonderful views of this lake. Today's section finishes in Roundwood, supposedly Ireland's highest village at 238m.

Day 7: Roundwood to Glencree /Enniskerry 18km. Ascents 510m, approx. walking time 5 hours
Wonderful walking; overlooking Lough Tay, Lough Dan and Luggala Estate of the Guinness Family. A raised path covers a long stretch of open moorland to the saddle between White Hill and Djouce Mountain. From here it is possible to see the coast as far as Howth Head in north Co. Dublin. Descending past the 120m fall of Powerscourt Waterfall, enter the peace of the Glencree River Valley and a lovely riverbank walk.

Day 8: Departure from Enniskerry

To extend this tour or alter the itinerary may we make the following suggestions:
o    Continue the Way from Enniskerry to south Dublin at Marlay Park. Overnight in the south Dublin area or Dublin city centre. 21km. Ascents 460m, approx. walking time 7 hours

Wicklow Way Individual Self-Guided Tour - Timetables

ALL TIMES SHOULD BE CHECKED BY TELEPHONE : 01 83 66 111  or  01 703 2433 www.buseireann.ie
We advise travel to Rathdrum by train from Connolly station as the bus service is infrequent. You will be picked up at Rathdrum Train Station and transferred to the start of your tour.
Please ring N11 Cabs 0404 29000 or 087 817 6630 BEFORE you leave Dublin to arrange a pick up at Rathdrum station.
On occasion when N11 Cabs are not available, Wicklow Way Baggage will be doing your transfer. Please call them at 0404 45152 / 086 2698659

AirLink Coach Service
Dublin Airport to/from Dublin City Bus Station (“Busaras”) and Connolly Train Station, There is a regular service, all day every day.

No 748 goes to Connolly Station and the central bus station. The service continues to Heuston station, the main railway station for travel outside Dublin & Wicklow.
No 747 goes to O’Connell St the city centre if you are not travelling directly to the Wicklow Way or have accommodation booked in the city centre.

Wicklow Way Individual “Self-Guided” Tour - TRAIN Timetables

SOME EXTRA SERVICES OPERATE IN SUMMER HIGH SEASON , ALL TIMES SHOULD BE CHECKED BY TELEPHONE : 01 83 66 222  or  01 836 3333
www.irishrail.ie

Dublin (Connolly Station) to Rathdrum (Monday to Saturday)
                Mon. - Sat.                                            Mon. - Fri.       
Dublin        0732    1205    1330    1830                1630    1730           
Rathdrum   0853    1330    1455    1956                1755    1859           

Dublin (Connolly Station) to Rathdrum (Sunday)
Dublin         1025    1345    1830   
Rathdrum    1139    1459    1941
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Bus Service

Dublin (Connolly Station, LUAS Stop)) to Rathdrum / (Daily) weekdays only    Service No. 133
Dublin            0900            1730                Sundays    1400
Rathdrum       1050            1905                                 1545

The No 2 Bus Service travels hourly from Busarus to Arklow. If you need to use it, please contact us as it requires an additional transfer fee of €20.00 from Arklow to Tinahely