Ierland

Wicklow Way, 10 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
€ 650                                             € 99               / 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 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.

10 dagen / 9 nachten, reiscode  IE222
1. Aankomst in Bunclody.
2. Transfer, Clonegal-Shillelagh (22 km, ↕ 120 meter).
3. Shillelagh-Moyne, hart van Wicklow (18 km, ↕ 100 meter).
4. Moyne-Glenmalure (21 km, ↕ 500 meter).
5. Rustdag in Glenmalure.
6. Glenmalure-Glendalough-Laragh (18 km, ↕ 530 meter ).
7. Rustdag in Laragh.
8. Laragh-Roundwood via Paddock Hill (11/15 km, ↕ 290 of 520 meter).
9. Roundwood-Enniskerry (18 km, ↕ 510 meter).
10. 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, AirLink bus naar Busarus, central bus station in Dublin city. Bus Eireann regional service naar Bunclody in north Co. Wexford en Enniskerry-Dublin

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 Busarus, central bus station in Dublin city. Bus Eireann regional service to Bunclody in north Co. Wexford. Bunclody is a pretty town on the banks of the river Slaney.
 
Day 2: Walk Clonegal to Shillelagh 23 km. Ascents 120 m, approx walking time 6 hours
Your host will transfer you to Clonegal, the start of the Wicklow Way; walking is on country roads through Newry forest, Moilishe and Stookeen Hill, into the town land of Mungaculin. Your accommodation for the night will be in the 17th century village of Shillelagh origin of the Irish walking stick cut from the blackthorn tree, "The Shillelagh". Overnight at Strankelly on the Way, near Shillelagh village.

Day 3: Shillelagh to Moyne 18 km.  Ascents 100 m, approx walking time, 5 hours
From Stranakelly, return to country roads past the market town of Tinahely. The Christianising of the area is associated with St. Finian from Co. Westmeath and you will pass his church. Tinahely on the banks of the river Derry was destroyed in the 1798 rebellion, subsequently rebuilt and found a new lease of life with the coming of the railway in 1865. This section of the Wicklow Way takes in some fantastic views back over the area that you have passed through, and the adjacent counties of Carlow and Wexford; it also passes through an old Ring Fort or Fairy Fort.

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: Free Day in Drumgoff to explore the Glenmalure Valley
Carriglineen Mountain         8.5km  Ascents 330m, approx. walking time 3 hours
Glenmalure Valley        12km return  Ascents 600m, approx. walking time 5 hours
The valley route takes you through pine forest initially for wonderful views of the deep gorge of the Avonbeg river on the eastern flank of Lugnaquilla, the highest point in the area. The descent follows Carrawaystick Brook as it drains the lough into the Avonbeg 450m below. Carriglineen is an easier route for a good walk coupled with some relaxation at the Lodge!
Ascents of Lugnaquilla are for the experienced hiker and would also start from Glenmalure.

Day 6: Walk Drumgoff to Laragh 18km. Ascents 530m, approx. walking time 6 hours
Optional climb of Mullacor and Derrybawn Mountain 18km Ascents 660m, Approx. walking time 7 hours
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 Dhá 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.

Day 7: Free day in Laragh / Glendalough
Camaderry Hill 18km Ascents 580m Approx. walking time 7 hours
Upper Lake and Mines 16km Ascents 540m Approx. walking time 6 hours
There are plenty of options today; exploration of the monastic settlement in the valley, including seven churches, a gatehouse, a round tower and the St. Kevin's cell. Hiking options include the two suggested as well as a number of accessible routes, Derrybawn Mountain, Brockagh, the Glendassan Valley or Trooperstown Hill. The area is rich in heritage and history both ecclesiastical and political.

Day 8: 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 9: 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 10: Departure from Enniskerry


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