Whether it be climbing the windswept mountain peaks, hiking long distance trails trough wild landscape or taking coastal rambles, Wicklow will capture your spirit.

The Wicklow Mountains are the largest mountainous area in Ireland and offer great natural diversity. The total area of County Wicklow is about 2023 square kilometres (781 square miles). From sea level on the east coast, the land rises to the majestic Wicklow mountain range, which occupies the whole centre of the county and stretches well outside its borders into the neighbouring counties. The highest peak, Lugnaquillia, at 925 metres (3039 feet) is among the four tallest mountains in Ireland and there are over twenty other summits in Wicklow above 610 metres (2000 feet).

The routes in Wicklow are generally uncrowded, so that it is a pleasure to meet and chat to other walkers. The local people are friendly, hospitable and helpful. Walk into any pub or ask for directions along the way and you will likely find yourself deep in chat - a welcome that is still fresh and unaffected.

"Keep close to Nature's heart...and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash you spirit clean."
John Muir, Naturalist, Writer, Conservationist

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