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Lugnaquilla Walk

9.94 miles (16 km)

Open Streetmap Climb to the highest mountain in Ireland on this challenging walk in the Wicklow Mountains.
The route starts from the Baravore Car Park in a remote part of the Glenmalure Valley. From here you can pick up the footpaths heading north west along the Avonberg River. The route then turns west, heading up to Fraughan Rock Glen and Cannow Mountain. You then turn south to climb to the 925-metre (3,035 ft) summit of Lugnaquilla. From here you can enjoy fine views to the east across the Irish Sea to the hills of the Llyn Peninsula and mountains of Snowdonia in Wales, and west to the mountains of Munster.
You descend to Cloghernagh before turning north to Art's Lough. The final section descends through woodland to return to the river and the car park.
To continue your walking in the area head north east to Glendalough Lakes. Here you will find waymarked trails, taking you around both lakes with riverside sections, woodland and a waterfall to enjoy as well.

Lugnaquilla Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the west you can pick up the Barrow Way, a 100km walk following the River Barrow from Robertstown, County Kildare to Graiguenamanagh and St Mullins Walk in County Carlow.
The epic Wicklow Way passes through the area. You could pick up this waymarked trail to further explore the Wicklow Mountains.
To the south east there's Avondale Forest Park where you can try the circular woodland trail along the River Avonmore. The park also includes a popular treetop walk where you can enjoy wonderful views over the area from an elevated path through the trees. It is the first of its kind in Ireland.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Ford on the Avonbeg river in Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow - geograph.org.uk - 1217211

Ford on the Avonbeg river in Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow

Avonbeg River in Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow - geograph.org.uk - 1217214

Avonbeg River in Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow

Fraughan Rock Glen - geograph.org.uk - 290239

Fraughan Rock Glen

Glendalough and the round tower - geograph.org.uk - 1773839

Glendalough and the round tower

Arts Lough - Co Wicklow - geograph.org.uk - 12248

Arts Lough

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Peak of Lugnaquilla

GPS Files

GPX File

Lugnaquilla.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)