Trail · County Wicklow

Ciaran Shannon Walk

2.3 km45 minModerateLoopDogs on a lead

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

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Outdoors in County Wicklow this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 8 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 9°C

Sun, 8 Nov9° / 7°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Mon, 9 Nov9° / 8°Scattered cloudsGreat day outdoors
Tue, 10 Nov10° / 10°Medium rainMixed — pick your window
Wed, 11 Nov10° / 9°DrizzleGood day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 7.4 km awayBallycumber loop7.3 km3 hrChallengingLoopStarting at the top of Mangan's Lane and following blue arrows, this walk works its way around the lower slopes of Garryhoe as far as a ford over a river and road. It then climbs steeply to pass between Ballycumber Hill…

Trail · 7.4 km awayKyle Loop12.3 km5 hrChallengingLoopStarting at the top of Mangan's Lane and following purple arrows, this walk works its way around the lower slopes of Garryhoe and Ballycumber Hill as far as Kyle and then climbs over the Hill to return to Mangan's Lane…

Trail · 7.4 km awayMangan's Loop3.8 km1 hr 30 minChallengingLoopStarting at the top of Mangan's Lane and following green arrows, this walk climbs fairly steeply over Garryhoe Hill, crosses open ground and descends to Mangan's Lane. Good views of the surrounding countryside and…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 16 km awayArklow South BeachLifeguards in seasonParkingDogs on a leadArklow South Beach is located in Arklow Town and is a sandy stretch of beach backed by boulders.

Beach · 16 km awayThe Cove ArklowParkingDogs on a leadSmall sandy beach gradually sloping away from coastal protection rock armour and sheltered by a break water to the north located near Arklow Rock. The beach is submerged at high tide. Access is gained at own risk via…

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 9.8 km awayAbhócaAvoca1 trail

Forest · 11 km awayDroim GothDrumgoff2 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 13 km awayParnell National Memorial ParkParkRathdrumParnell National Memorial Park, in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, features a short looped walk, a beautiful stream, restful seating areas and a children's playground.

Nature spot · 16 km awayArklow South BeachBeachArklowArklow Beach, located on the scenic southeast coast of County Wicklow, offers a peaceful escape with its long sandy shoreline and views of the Irish Sea.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 19 km awayGleann Dá LochGlendaloughGraveyardSevenchurches Or CamaderryThis early Christian ecclesiastical settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century. Set in a glaciated valley with two lakes, the monastic remains include a superb round tower, stone churches and decorated…

Heritage site · 19 km awayTeach Uí Dhuibhir Mhic AlastairThe Dwyer McAllister CottageHouseDerrynamuckThe cottage nestles in the shade of Kaedeen mountain at the top of a grassy lane off the Donard to Rathdangan road in Co. Wicklow. It is a fine example of a traditional thatched cottage built with local stone and…