Guided Walks and Hikes in Ireland.
Upcoming Guided Walks
Mullaghcleevaun – Walk in Wicklow - Aug 25th
Mullaghcleevaun – Walk in Wicklow
Date: Aug 25th 2024
Meeting: 10:00am in Blessington (West Wicklow House)
Walking time: Approx. 4hrs, length: Approx. 14Km, ascent: 625m
Type: Strenuous
Terrain: Open mountain trails.
Price: €25 – Guided walk with experienced and qualified guide.
Pickup: (Limited spaces) Luas Stop Balally 09:15am and Maldron Hotel 09:30am.
About the Mullaghcleevaun Walk – Wicklow
This walk is not to be taken lightly at 849m it is the 2nd highest point in County Wicklow. We will be starting this walk from the road near Kilbride in west Wicklow. Approaching from the north side of the mountain and passing by a wonderful lake. This is a fantastic but challenging walk. Once at the summit the views can be breath taking on a clear day. Looking to the North west, you see the lakes of Blessington with the Dublin Wicklow mountains are all around you. We will then make our descent on a different track heading towards Blackhill and following an old bog road to the main road from where we started.
We will be stopping for a bite to eat along the way so bring a packed lunch.
Walking Boots are Essential for this walk.
What to expect:
From the summit we should have 360 views over south Wicklow, Wexford and Carlow.
How to get to Blessington:
Take the N81 from Dublin, past Tallaght and out towards the town of Blessington.
Approx. 45 minutes from Dublin city centre.
Art O’Neill Cross – Walk in Wicklow - Sept 7th
Art O’Neill Cross – Walk in Wicklow
Date: Sept 7th 2024
Meeting: 10:30am in Laragh (Free Car Park)
Walking time: Approx. 4hrs, length: Approx. 14Km, ascent: 493m
Type: Moderate / Strenuous
Terrain: Open Mountains Trails and tracks
Price: €25 – Guided walk with experienced and qualified guide.
Pickup: (Limited spaces) Maldron, Tallaght: 9:15am and Luas Balally (Dundrum) at 09:30am.
About the Art O’Neill Cross Walk – Wicklow
This walk follows a section of St Kevin’s way from Ballinagee bridge along the King’s River (Abhainn Ri). We then leave the river in a southerly direction into a small valley which follows a small tributary of this river. Then we take a left and start an ascent onto the side of Conavalla. We make our upwards following a spur towards a flat plateau of bog and hags. From here we can divert to view Lough Forrib and then proceed on towards Art’s Cross. The Cross signifies the location where Art O’Neill died after escaping from Dublin Castle and tried to make his way towards the O’Byrnes in Glenmalure. We will make our way back another way following another spur.
We will be stopping for a bite to eat along the way so bring a packed lunch.
Walking Boots are Essential for this walk.
What to expect:
Views over West Wicklow and Kildare. Visit to Lough Forrib and a real sense of the wilderness on this side of the Wicklow Mountains.
How to get to Blessington:
If you are traveling from Dublin take the M50 and the N11. Take the turn of at Kilmacanogue for Roundwood / Glendalough. Follow this road for approx. 20Km through Roundwood and Annamoe until you reach Laragh. Turn left at Lyhnam’s and the free car park is on your right-hand side just 500m, near the old Woollen Mills.
Approx. 1 hour from Dublin city centre.
Seefin - Seefingan - Dublin - Wicklow Walk - Sept 22nd
Seefin – Seefingan – Dublin / Wicklow Walk
Date: Sept 22nd 2024
Meeting: Seefin Trailhead Car Park 10:30am.
Walking time: Approx. 3hrs, Distance: approx. 13Km. Ascent: 200m
Type: Moderate
Terrain: Open Mountain Trails.
Price: €25 – Guided walk with experienced and qualified guide.
Transport Available (Limited Spaces) Luas Stop Balally 09:45am or Maldron Hotel Tallaght: 10:00.
About the Seefin – Seefingan Walk – Dublin / Wicklow
There are numerous ways to approach this but we will be starting this walk close to the Kilbride Firing range and take a steady track up to the summit of Seefin. This will give a nice loop walk taking in both peaks. We will then continue in a NE direction on a spur towards the summit of Seefingan, which sits on the Dublin Wicklow border.
On Seefin there is a very impressive megalithic tomb dating back to the first Neolithic farmers and settlers in this region. From the summits and walks we get great views across West Wicklow, Dublin and the Blessington lakes.
We will be stopping for a bite to eat along the way so bring a packed lunch.
What to expect:
Views over North Wicklow, Dublin, Glenasmole and the Blessington lakes. Open Mountain side track, bog and trails.
How to get to Kippure Estate:
Take the N81 past Tallaght towards Blessington. Then keeping an eye out for sign saying Kilbride R759 and follow this road towards the Sally Gap for about 5Km. The Kippure estate will be on your right.Mills.
Approx. 45mis from Dublin city centre.
Guided Walks and Hikes in Ireland with Hilltoptreks.
Guided Walks and Hikes in Ireland with Local Qualified Guides.
As we are based in Dublin, many of our day walks take place in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains. Anyone is more than welcome to join us on our walks. You don’t have to be a member of the Hilltoptreks walking Club although there are great benefits with becoming a member.
Transport for our Guided walks and hikes.
We have transport available for most if not all our walks with handy pickup locations for most people from Dublin.
About Our Guided Walks and Hikes:
Our guided walks and hikes are generally between 3-4hrs which includes time for a bite to eat and taking in the wonderful scenery. Many of the walks take place based within an hour’s drive or less from Dublin.
The walks take place in places like the Wicklow Mountains National Park, Glendalough, Blessington and the Dublin hills.
We also organise guided walks and hikes further afield like a day trip to the Mountains of Mournes, The Cooleys mountains near Carlingford, or the Slieve Blooms.
Fitness and experience:
On the guided walks and hikes there are generally a mixture of fitness and experience levels. Some people walk with the club regularly and others when they can. We do not split up our groups into different levels. We just walk at a pace that is suitable to the group at the time. This gives everyone a chance to enjoy the day, its not a race, its more a social and relaxing exercise with wonderful scenery.
We do however specify on all our guided walks and hikes the level of walk it will be such as easy, moderate or strenuous.
Easy Walk: Between 5Km – 8Km, Incline not above 200m, 1 – 3hrs, mainly on the flat with some small inclines, (example Coastal walk Bray to Greystones)
Moderate Walk: Between 8Km – 12km, Incline not above 500m, 2– 4hrs, mixed terrain of track and hill. (example Maulin and Powerscourt Waterfall)
Strenuous Walk: Between 8Km – 16km, Incline 400+m, 3– 5hrs, mixed terrain of track and open mountainside, some steep ground (example Lugnaquillia or Carrauntoohil).
Hill Walking is becoming a very popular activity for people in Ireland to do. It is a very social activity and proven to benefit you both physically and mentally. There are also wonderful parts of Ireland to explore by walking and hiking. From the rolling hills of Wicklow to sharp rugged mountains of Kerry.
So, for whatever reason you wish to join us on any of our guided walks and hikes you are more than welcome.
Look forward to seeing you on the hills soon.
Check out our list on what to bring for your walk during the summer and winter months on our Blog
Mullaghcleevaun – Walk in Wicklow - Aug 25th
Mullaghcleevaun – Walk in Wicklow
Date: Aug 25th 2024
Meeting: 10:00am in Blessington (West Wicklow House)
Walking time: Approx. 4hrs, length: Approx. 14Km, ascent: 625m
Type: Strenuous
Terrain: Open mountain trails.
Price: €25 – Guided walk with experienced and qualified guide.
Pickup: (Limited spaces) Luas Stop Balally 09:15am and Maldron Hotel 09:30am.
About the Mullaghcleevaun Walk – Wicklow
This walk is not to be taken lightly at 849m it is the 2nd highest point in County Wicklow. We will be starting this walk from the road near Kilbride in west Wicklow. Approaching from the north side of the mountain and passing by a wonderful lake. This is a fantastic but challenging walk. Once at the summit the views can be breath taking on a clear day. Looking to the North west, you see the lakes of Blessington with the Dublin Wicklow mountains are all around you. We will then make our descent on a different track heading towards Blackhill and following an old bog road to the main road from where we started.
We will be stopping for a bite to eat along the way so bring a packed lunch.
Walking Boots are Essential for this walk.
What to expect:
From the summit we should have 360 views over south Wicklow, Wexford and Carlow.
How to get to Blessington:
Take the N81 from Dublin, past Tallaght and out towards the town of Blessington.
Approx. 45 minutes from Dublin city centre.
Art O’Neill Cross – Walk in Wicklow - Sept 7th
Art O’Neill Cross – Walk in Wicklow
Date: Sept 7th 2024
Meeting: 10:30am in Laragh (Free Car Park)
Walking time: Approx. 4hrs, length: Approx. 14Km, ascent: 493m
Type: Moderate / Strenuous
Terrain: Open Mountains Trails and tracks
Price: €25 – Guided walk with experienced and qualified guide.
Pickup: (Limited spaces) Maldron, Tallaght: 9:15am and Luas Balally (Dundrum) at 09:30am.
About the Art O’Neill Cross Walk – Wicklow
This walk follows a section of St Kevin’s way from Ballinagee bridge along the King’s River (Abhainn Ri). We then leave the river in a southerly direction into a small valley which follows a small tributary of this river. Then we take a left and start an ascent onto the side of Conavalla. We make our upwards following a spur towards a flat plateau of bog and hags. From here we can divert to view Lough Forrib and then proceed on towards Art’s Cross. The Cross signifies the location where Art O’Neill died after escaping from Dublin Castle and tried to make his way towards the O’Byrnes in Glenmalure. We will make our way back another way following another spur.
We will be stopping for a bite to eat along the way so bring a packed lunch.
Walking Boots are Essential for this walk.
What to expect:
Views over West Wicklow and Kildare. Visit to Lough Forrib and a real sense of the wilderness on this side of the Wicklow Mountains.
How to get to Blessington:
If you are traveling from Dublin take the M50 and the N11. Take the turn of at Kilmacanogue for Roundwood / Glendalough. Follow this road for approx. 20Km through Roundwood and Annamoe until you reach Laragh. Turn left at Lyhnam’s and the free car park is on your right-hand side just 500m, near the old Woollen Mills.
Approx. 1 hour from Dublin city centre.
Seefin - Seefingan - Dublin - Wicklow Walk - Sept 22nd
Seefin – Seefingan – Dublin / Wicklow Walk
Date: Sept 22nd 2024
Meeting: Seefin Trailhead Car Park 10:30am.
Walking time: Approx. 3hrs, Distance: approx. 13Km. Ascent: 200m
Type: Moderate
Terrain: Open Mountain Trails.
Price: €25 – Guided walk with experienced and qualified guide.
Transport Available (Limited Spaces) Luas Stop Balally 09:45am or Maldron Hotel Tallaght: 10:00.
About the Seefin – Seefingan Walk – Dublin / Wicklow
There are numerous ways to approach this but we will be starting this walk close to the Kilbride Firing range and take a steady track up to the summit of Seefin. This will give a nice loop walk taking in both peaks. We will then continue in a NE direction on a spur towards the summit of Seefingan, which sits on the Dublin Wicklow border.
On Seefin there is a very impressive megalithic tomb dating back to the first Neolithic farmers and settlers in this region. From the summits and walks we get great views across West Wicklow, Dublin and the Blessington lakes.
We will be stopping for a bite to eat along the way so bring a packed lunch.
What to expect:
Views over North Wicklow, Dublin, Glenasmole and the Blessington lakes. Open Mountain side track, bog and trails.
How to get to Kippure Estate:
Take the N81 past Tallaght towards Blessington. Then keeping an eye out for sign saying Kilbride R759 and follow this road towards the Sally Gap for about 5Km. The Kippure estate will be on your right.Mills.
Approx. 45mis from Dublin city centre.
What to Bring for a Day Walk:
Like anything else outdoors do take a look at the weather forecast. Met Eireann Yr.no
Typical list of gear for a day on the Hills.
- Walking Boots
- Walking Trousers (not Jeans, when they get wet, they stay wet and heavy)
- Base Layer – T-shirt, long sleeve (non cotton)
- Mid layer – Fleece
- Outer Layer – Jacket (waterproof, light and breathable)
- Walking socks
- Backpack (25L) 25 litres is generally a good size and should hold all your gear.
- Hat and gloves (winter or cold day)
- Snack and hot drink
- Water
- Small personal first aid kit.
Carrickgollogan walk
Review of Hilltoptreks
Reviewed August 13, 2020
A wonderful evening spend in the hills above Dublin with Terry and team exploring the old lead mine stacks and old graveyards. also very much enjoyed our return journey where Gillian shared all her interesting knowledge of wildflowers and herbs. A great evening
Date of experience: July 2020
