The best mountain hikes in Leinster

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Ireland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in Leinster to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in Leinster.

Cliffs of Howth – Dolphins loop from Howth	Intermediate 03:36 12.8km
Art's Lough – Lugnaquilla loop from Glenmalure	Expert 05:16 13.8km
Glendalough loop from Glendalough	Expert 02:21 6.60km
Camaderry – Camaderry South East Top loop from Glendalough	Expert 05:37 15.0km
Upper Lake view – Glendalough loop from Glendalough	Intermediate 04:08 12.2km
Slieve Gullion loop from Drumintee	Intermediate 02:47 7.78km

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Cliffs of Howth – Dolphins loop from Howth
03:36
12.8km
3.6km/h
260m
260m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Art's Lough – Lugnaquilla loop from Glenmalure
05:16
13.8km
2.6km/h
770m
770m
Expert
3.7
(3)
4
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Glendalough loop from Glendalough
02:21
6.60km
2.8km/h
280m
280m
Expert
4
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Camaderry – Camaderry South East Top loop from Glendalough
05:37
15.0km
2.7km/h
590m
590m
Expert
5.0
(1)
2
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Upper Lake view – Glendalough loop from Glendalough
04:08
12.2km
2.9km/h
480m
480m
Intermediate
3
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Slieve Gullion loop from Drumintee
02:47
7.78km
2.8km/h
460m
460m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.