LUGNAQUILLA
2 summits
14 KM
6 HRS
900 M
Difficult
WALKING ROUTE
Climb Leinster's highest mountain and the highest mountain outside of the Kingdom of Kerry. Discover and explore wild glacial valleys, open mountainside with stories of the rich mining history, freedom fighters and battles from the past. Not to mention the many amazing views right in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. We offer a number of options to the top of Lugnaquilla but our most popular and most stunning has to be from the Baravore Car park in the Glenmalure Valley. Depending on the weather we will complete this hike as a loop walk via the Fraughan Rock Glen then on to the summit of Lugnaquilla and descend via the beautiful Art's Lough. If weather does not allow we can retrace our steps from the summit.
Other route options are available such as from Fenton's Pub in the Glen of Imaal or from Drumgoff near to the Glenmalure Lodge. Unless otherwise stated during booking/online our route choice is as listed above but please get in touch if you are looking for a specific route.
Throughout the walk we will discuss some of the wonderful flora, fauna and history found in the Wicklow Mountains. We take plenty of breaks for photos, snacks and water. We will keep a slow pace. This hike is graded difficult and a moderate levels of fitness is required. Our route may vary depending on weather and underfoot conditions. Please see the required equipment list below.
PRICE & BOOKING OPTIONS
WALK INFORMATION
- Professional and qualified Mountain Leader.
- First aid trained and certified leader to REC 3/ Wilderness First Aid 3 standard.
- Fully insured activity and staff.
- Information and insights into the upland flora and fauna.
- Insights into local history and geology.
- Fun, engaging and informative Mountain Leader.
- Personal equipment as listed in the "required equipment" list.
- Food and refreshments.
- Transport.
- Car parking fees.
- Accommodation.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Hiking boots - It can be wet and boggy with off trail sections and open mountainside.
- Clothing suitable for hiking/sport - Avoid cotton/ jeans etc.
- Raingear - Waterproof jacket and leggings.
- Water & Nutrition/Food/Snacks.
- Extra layers such as a fleece jumper.
- Hat & gloves.
- SPF - even if it’s not sunny.
- Bug spray - There can be midge and ticks from spring to autumn.
- Any medications you may need.
- Small rucksack to hold the above items.
- Spare clothing such as socks/tops/bottoms/shoes for after the hike - you don’t need to carry these, leave them in the car for your return.
- Trekking poles if you normally use them.
You will receive a Google Pin to the meeting location on booking/enquiry. On our regular walks a map is included below with the meeting location marked. Click "View on Google Maps" to get driving directions on your phone.