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Trail · County Wicklow

Sugar Loaf Way

4.5 km2 hr 30 minChallengingLinear295 m climbDogs on a lead

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

This walk winds its way through charming little country roads, greenways, narrow lanes bordered with old stone walls, then open mountain and finishes on a well-used path. It takes the walker along the foothills of the Great Sugar Loaf Mountain on what was an original coach road, then climbing through open mountain grazing. As it climbs wonderfully spectacular views open up of Little Sugar Loaf, Bray Head, Carrigoona, Djouce and Maulin as well as the Powerscourt Estate and the Deerpark.

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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 · 2.6 km awayBelmont Ground Control Loop1 km15 minModerateLoopNestled between Bray and Little Sugarloaf, Belmont offers a network of off-road trails through wild woodland and unspoilt countryside with scenic country views and over Dublin Bay.

Trail · 2.6 km awayBelmont Hike and Bike Loop (Full)2.6 km1 hr 10 minEasyLoopNestled between Bray Head and Little Sugarloaf, Belmont offers a network of off-road trails through wild woodland and unspoilt countryside with scenic country views and over Dublin Bay.

Trail · 2.6 km awayBelmont Hike and Bike Loop (Full)2.6 km45 minEasyLoopNestled between Bray Head and Little Sugarloaf, Belmont offers a network of off-road trails through woodland and unspoilt countryside with scenic country views and over Dublin Bay.

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 4.7 km awayBray South PromenadeWater quality: Good (2025)Lifeguards in seasonToiletsParkingBray South Beach is a gently sloping, shingle beach which leads onto clear waters with some growth of seaweed. The beach is not overly exposed with Bray headland to the south. The Special Conservation Area of Bray Head…

Beach · 5.0 km awaySouth of Bray HarbourLifeguards in seasonParkingDogs on a leadLocated just south of Bray Harbour and accessed from the car park at the north end of Bray Seafront. It has a mixture of gravelly and sandy areas and can be the most sheltered area on Bray Seafront.

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 3.2 km awayKindlestown1 trailParking

Forest · 3.6 km awayCoill DhioghsaDjouce Woods4 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 700 m awayAvoca KilmacanogeGardenAvoca Kilmacanoge is a beautiful place to visit while exploring Wicklow, the garden of Ireland. Here, you will find a wonderful retail store and food market, a garden centre and nursery, the self-service Sugar Tree Café, and the stunning table service restaurant, the Fern House.

Nature spot · 4.8 km awayFestina Lente GardensGardenFestina Lente Gardens are a hidden gem. Hidden in Old Connaught Avenue behind the walls lays a historic Victorian Walled Garden.The gardens are perfectly mantained, have a stunning water feature and plenty of space to picnic and for adults and children to enjoy.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · Co. Dublin · 8.8 km awayTully ChurchChurchLaughanstownThe old church of Tully near Cabinteely is situated on a low hill overlooking much of south county Dublin and has fine views of the Dublin Mountains. The church at Tully is referred to in the ancient Irish texts as ‘the…

Heritage site · Co. Dublin · 13 km awayMonkstown CastleCastleMonkstown CastlefarmToday Monkstown Castle is situated in the suburbs of Dublin. In medieval times the castle here was the centre of a large farm owned by the Cistercian monks of St. Mary’s Abbey in the city of Dublin. When St Mary’s Abbey…