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The best running trails in Wicklow

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Running in Wicklow is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Wicklow—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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1. Glendalough Spink Trail – White Route

9.47km

01:24

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Bray Head Cliff Top loop - County Wicklow

5.73km

00:46

200m

190m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Croghan Mountain — Bann River and Croghan Trail running loop

10.3km

01:17

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cushbawn Mountain loop from Aughrim

12.8km

01:38

320m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Glenart Wood loop from Arklow - County Wicklow

12.7km

01:27

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Trooperstown Hill loop — County Wicklow

4.86km

00:41

170m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. View of Powerscourt Waterfall – Glencree River Footbridge loop from Kilmacanogue

22.1km

02:42

790m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Running loop from Bray Daly

30.4km

03:51

1,040m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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9. Bray Head loop from Bray Daly

20.9km

02:35

660m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Poulanass Waterfall loop from Glendalough

8.23km

00:55

200m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Wicklow

1. Glendalough Spink Trail – White Route

2. Bray Head Cliff Top loop - County Wicklow

3. Croghan Mountain — Bann River and Croghan Trail running loop

4. Cushbawn Mountain loop from Aughrim

5. Glenart Wood loop from Arklow - County Wicklow

6. Trooperstown Hill loop — County Wicklow

7. View of Powerscourt Waterfall – Glencree River Footbridge loop from Kilmacanogue

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9. Bray Head loop from Bray Daly

10. Poulanass Waterfall loop from Glendalough

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