Free plan

Trail · County Wicklow

Miners' Way

16.9 km6 hrChallengingLinear540 m climbNo dogs

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

Maps and more

Hiiker Online Map

Outdoors in County Wicklow this week

Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Fri, 9 Oct14° / 9°Light rainGood day outdoors
Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloudGreat day outdoors

Make a day of it

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

Trails & walks

Trail · 2.3 km awayDerrybawn Woodland Trail - Glendalough7.2 km2 hrModerateLoopThis trail climbs steeply on a path up alongside Poulanass Waterfall before leading you on forest road to the upper reaches of Derrybawn Mountain and onto the Green Road. The larch and pine flanked route offers…

Trail · 2.3 km awayGreen Road Walk - Glendalough2.7 km50 minEasyLoopThe Green Road is an easy stroll on track and boardwalk over slightly undulating ground, passing through oak woodlands before dropping down onto the Lower Lake wetland edge. Views up the valley from the boardwalk are…

Trail · 2.3 km awayPoulanass - Glendalough1.6 km45 minModerateLoopThis trail begins with a short but steep climb on a path up by Poulanass Waterfall and plunge pools. The trail crosses above the waterfall onto forest road to drop down through mixed woodlands to the valley floor…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 21 km awayMurrough BeachParkingDogs on a leadAccessed from the Murrough Car Park, close to the port access bridge at the north end of Wicklow town. It is a long gravelly beach that can shelve quickly into deep water. The beach is a two minute walk from the car…

Beach · 22 km awayWicklow Harbour bathing areaLifeguards in seasonParkingLocated inside Wicklow Harbour, this is a sheltered bathing area with a fine gravely beach with parking adjacent. There is a raft in summer months.

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 5.7 km awayBaile na FuinseoigeBallinafunshoge4 trailsParking

Forest · 6.0 km awayTigh an TearmainnTrooperstown2 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 14 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 · 17 km awaySculpture In WoodlandParkAshfordSculpture in Woodland is a project situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Devil's Glen Wood, Ashford, County Wicklow, and features a unique collection of contemporary sculpture by Irish and international artists.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 2.7 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 · 15 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…