The Glenmalure Inn – Glenmalure Inn loop from Glenmalure

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The Glenmalure Inn – Glenmalure Inn loop from Glenmalure

Hard

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The Glenmalure Inn – Glenmalure Inn loop from Glenmalure

03:40

31.1km

970m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

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21 m

The Glenmalure Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Glenmalure Lodge is one of the few restaurants/pubs directly on the Wicklow Way. Good food, good beer of course.

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21 m

Glenmalure Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good pub and rest stop in the middle of the mountains. Take refuge here if you need to restock, there aren't many other spots around.

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316 m

Ballyboy Brook Cascade

Highlight • Waterfall

Just off the Military Road above Glenmalure, you'll find this nice little cascade on the Ballyboy Brook. From here, it's just a short walk to the Glenmalure Lodge for accommodation …

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2.64 km

View into the Glenmalure Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Glenmalure Valley is one of the longest valleys in Ireland at 20 kilometers. On this path you walk along the edge of the valley and are accompanied by wonderful views.

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4.22 km

View of Wicklow Mountains National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Amazing views south towards the Wicklow Mountains as you descend from the summit of Mullacor. The trail is a mixture of earth, gravel and boardwalk and great fun to run. …

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10.5 km

Upper Lake view

Viewpoint

15.4 km

Glendalough Monastic Site and Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

In the valley of the two lakes in Wicklow Mountain National Park you will find the famous monastery settlement Glendalough in addition to this special natural mixture of lakes, mountains …

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15.4 km

St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral Ruins, Glendalough

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral in Glendalough is a significant historical and religious site nestled in the picturesque Glendalough Valley. This cathedral is part of the larger monastic complex …

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25.2 km

Col between Mullacor and Lugduff

Highlight • Summit

This circular hike south of Dublin in the Wicklow Mountains offers a comprehensive insight into Ireland's natural landscapes. The tour takes you past lakes, over mountains, and moors. A visit to the Glendalough monastery complex makes this a special experience.

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