Kildare Wicklow Walks - Discover Ireland

Canal River TrailsGrand Canal system and barrow navigation: The Grand Canal is one of Ireland's greatestengineering achievements. In the 18th century it was essential for industry; today it is just asimportant for leisure. It consists of 82 miles (132 km) from Dublin to River Shannon with 44 locks.Naas Canal 2.5 miles (4 km) with 5 locks. Barrow Line from Lowtown to River Barrow at Athy 28miles (45 km) with 9 locks. Barrow Navigation from Athy to St. Mullins 41 miles (66 km) with 23locks. Barrow, Nore and Suir tidal waters 55 miles (88 km)http://www.waterwaysireland.org/grandcanal/index.cfm/content/touristLocation: Sallins, Co. KildareThe royal canal: 90 miles (145 km) from Dublin to River Shannon with 46 locks. Navigation istheoretically open from Dublin to the Shannon - however, there are obstructions to navigation inDublinhttp://www.waterwaysireland.org/royalcanal/Location: Leixlip, Co. KildareCoillte Forest TrailsAylmer Walk: The 5.7km trial winds along the forest roads and paths incorporating lime treeavenue, it also walks past the 9-11 memorial. It is an Aylmer Slí Na Slaínte walk.http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=9&trail_type=1&&no_cache=1Location: Donadea, Co. KildareLength:Degree of Difficulty:Type:Parking:5.7 kmEasyLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesBluebell Way: This walk leaves the car park and passes through the Lawson Cypress avenue andthen passes up through the middle of the forest through mature beech and ash stands. There is abeautiful display of bluebells along this path in the springtime.http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=283&trail_type=1&&no_cache=1

Forest Walk: Starting at Trooperstown car park the trail crosses over the Avonmore river andcontinues right up towards Trooperstown Hill. After a moderate climb on forest roads through anattractive Scots Pine forest the trail opens into a felling coup.Location: Trooperstown, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=70&trail_type=1&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:Type:Parking:2.5 kmModerateLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesGlenart Walk: The trail starts at the car park and takes you along under a stand of Norway Spruceplanted in 1950. You are walking parallel to the main road. When crossing the road at the Rathdrumend of the trail one needs to take care.Location: Glenart Woods, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=82&trail_type=1&&no_cache=1Length:Degree ofDifficulty:Type:Parking:0.5 kmModerate View Trail Grade DefinitionsLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesGreen Walk (Ballygannon): The trail starts at the car park and takes you along under a stand ofNorway Spruce planted in 1950. You are walking parallel to the main road. When crossing the road atthe Rathdrum end of the trail one needs to take care.Location: Ballygannon Wood, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=82&trail_type=1&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:Type:Parking:0.5 kmModerateLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesKindlestown Trail: This length of the woodland trail is level and suitable for visitors with limitedmobility. Leave the top end of the car park and proceed along the forest road through a

pedestrian/wheelchair opening on the side of the forest road barrier. This section has the greatestdiversity of tree species including broadleaves like ash, oak, beech and sweet chestnut and coniferspecies like Scots pine.Location: Kindlestown, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=52&trail_type=1&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:1 kmMulti-accessType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesMaulin Mountain Trail: This trail provides a high level route across the slopes of Maulin Mountainand provides the walker with magnificent views into Glencree and over the adjacent mountains andvalleys. In the distance Dublin and Dublin Bay can be clearly seen.Location: Crone Woods, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=27&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:Type:Parking:6 kmStrenuousLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesMiner's Path: Halfway down the Glenmalure valley, the Miner‟s Path is an excellent starting point forchallenging hikes towards Glendalough or after the initial climb, a relaxing walk back to theGlenmalure Inn.Location: Ballinafunshoge, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=11&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:1.6 kmStrenuousType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesMountain Access Route: The Mountain Access Route gives access to the remote area ofCarrawaystick Mountain and Kelly‟s Lough. Form the car park, follow the road to the junction with theWicklow Way and veer south along the way for approximately 300m.

Location: Drumgoff Forest Car Park, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=151&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:2kmModerateType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesMountain Access Route Ballinafunshogue: This is an access route (waymarked white) throughthe forest to the open mountain. When venturing into the hills, visitors are advised to be equippedwith waterproof clothing, strong shoes, a drink and a map and compassLocation: Ballinafunshogue, Co Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=182&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:2.6kmStrenuousType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesMountain Access Route Crone: This is an access route (waymarked white) through the forest tothe open mountain. When venturing into the hills, visitors are advised to be equipped withwaterproof clothing, strong shoes, a drink and a map and compassLocation: Crone Woods, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=183&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:2.6kmStrenuousType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesMountain Access Route Shay Elliot: This is an access route (waymarked white) through the forestto the open mountain. When venturing into the hills, visitors are advised to be equipped withwaterproof clothing, strong shoes, a drink and a map and compassLocation: Shay Elliot Forest Car Park, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=181&trail_type=&&no_cache=1

Length:Degree of Difficulty:850mEasyType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesPine Tree Trail: The Pine Trail is not, as is name implies confined to pine trees. A variety of treesare to be found including Spanish chestnut, redwoods, cedar and larch - the only conifer species thatsheds its needles in the Autumn.Location: Avondale Forest Park, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=4&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:Type:Parking:1.75 kmEasyLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesRed Walk (Ballygannon): This trail begins in the car park and takes the forest road down the hillthrough some Scots Pine and Norway Spruce. Follow the path to bring you up through the spruceplantation towards the county road.Location: Ballygannon Woods, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=83&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:1.5 kmModerateType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesRiver Walk: The River Walk is the longest and hardest walk at Avondale with some steep descentsand climbs, therefore strong footwear is recommended. Leaving the car park you walk through avariety of tree species including maple, beech, oak, Douglas and Silver fir, pines, cedars and larches.Location: Avondale Forest Park, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=1&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:5.2 kmModerate

Type:Parking:Loop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesSeamus Heaney Walk: The Seamus Heaney Walk is so named in honor of the poet and Nobel Prizewinner for Literature, Seamus Heaney. It was formerly known as “The Upland Walk”. It starts andfinishes at the information boards at the main entrance to the site. It is approximately 4 km of roughwalking with steep sections and you should allow at least 1.5 hours completing it.Location: The Devils Glen, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=31&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:Type:Parking:4 kmModerateLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesSlí na Slainte: Slí na Slainte stands for „path to health‟. Developed by the Irish Heart Foundation,it‟s the new outgoing way to make walking for leisure and good health even more enjoyable. Theterrain is grass and forest track so comfortable, waterproof footwear is recommended.Location: Avondale Forest Park, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=6&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:Type:Parking:2.8 kmsEasyLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)YesWaterfall Walk: The Waterfall walk starts from the Main car park and provides views over thedramatic Vartry River which has eked out the gorge since the retreat of the ice sheet at the end of thelast Ice Age. The trail provides a moderate walk but there are steep sections.Location: The Devils Glen, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=30&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree ofDifficulty:Type:5 kmModerate View Trail Grade DefinitionsLoop Trail (Returns to Starting Point)

Parking:YesWicklow Way (B'funshoge): The Wicklow Way is Ireland's oldest way marked trail. The trailextends from Marlay Park in Dublin to Clonegal on the borders of Wicklow and Carlow covering adistance of 127 kilometres (79 miles).Location: Ballinafunshoge, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=10&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:5 kmModerateType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesWicklow Way (Cloon): This description is based on that section of the Wicklow Way accessed fromthe entrance to Curtlestown wood and heading in a northerly direction. From the forest entrance, thetrail ascends with a fairly gentle slope on a well-surfaced path through a maturing plantation of Sitkaspruce.Location: Cloon/Curtlestown, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=22&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:5 kmModerateType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesWicklow Way (Crone): This section of the Wicklow Way leaves the car park at Crone and follows aforest road (in a roughly south eastern direction) through conifer and broadleaf forests of mixed age.Location: Crone Woods, Co. Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=26&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:3 kmModerateType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:Yes

Wicklow Way (Drumgoff Section): The Wicklow Way passes through some of the most heavilywooded sections as it traverses Coillte forest on this section. The most interesting section is the trailrunning north from here. This can be accessed by following the forest road for about 300m where wemeet the trail as it emerges along a forest ride line.Location: Drumgoff Forest Car Parkhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=150&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:6kmModerateType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesWicklow Way (Lackan Wood): Heading south from Curtlestown Wood, the Wicklow Way followsthe approach road to Lackan Wood. Having entered the wood, the Way follows the forest road on afairly level surface. After some fifteen minutes, you reach a viewing point with attractive views to thesouth of Glencree Valley and Maulin Mountain.Location: Lackan Wood, Co.Wicklowhttp://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=53&trail_type=&&no_cache=1Length:Degree of Difficulty:3.5 kmModerateType: Linear Trail (Point A to B)Parking:YesPilgrim PathsSt Kevin’s Way - St Kevin‟s Way follows in the footsteps of St Kevin through the hills of Wicklow tothe haunting and mysterious valley of Glendalough where he spent the rest of his life in solitaryprayer and contemplation.http://www.heritagecouncil.ie/recreation/heritage-council-initiatives/the-pilgrim-paths/st-kevins-way/Location: Hollywood, Co. WicklowDistance: 30 kilometres (18 miles)Degree of Difficulty: StrenuousParking: YesType: Looped

National Park Walking TrailsMiners' Road Walk (Purple Route) - This walk skirts one side of the Upper Lake. The trail passesthrough Scots Pine woodland before reaching the ruined miners' village. Halfway along the trail, thecave known as St. Kevin's Bed can be seen across the lake. Feral goats are common on this walk.Peregrine Falcons may on occasion be seen high in the sky soaring and calling to each other (a highpitchedcry).http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlLocation: Glendalough, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 5kmParking: YesType: LoopedPoulanass and St. Kevin's Cell (Bronze Route) - This trail rises steeply alongside the PoulanassWaterfall, leading you through the Glendalough oak woodlands. It then winds gently down to the siteof St. Kevin's Cell. At this point there is a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Upper Lake, which is agood place to birdwatch. A visit to Reefert Church is worthwhile before ending your walk.http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlLocation: Glendalough, Co. WicklowGrade: ModerateDistance: 2kmParking: YesType: LoopedGreen Road Walk (Green Route) - The Green Road is an easy stroll on mostly flat ground. Thiswalk passes through the Glendalough oak woodlands before dropping down onto the Lower Lakewetland edge. Views up the valley from the boardwalk here are spectacular. Lizards and dragonfliesare often seen sunning themselves on the wooden trackway. The wetlands are a valuable breedingplace for frogs.http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlLocation: Glendalough, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 3km

Parking: YesType: LoopedDerrybawn Woodland Trail (Orange Route) - This trail climbs steeply up alongside the PoulanassWaterfall before leading you to the upper reaches of Derrybawn Mountain. Flanked by larch and pinetrees, the route offers magnificent views of the whole Glendalough Valley. Red Squirrels and birdssuch as Treecreepers are often seen here. In early summer, wood sorrel, bluebells and woodanemones add colour to the woodland floor.http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlLocation: Glendalough, Co. WicklowGrade: RambleDistance: 8kmParking: YesType: LoopedPoulanass (Pink Route) - This trail begins with a short but steep climb up by the PoulanassWaterfall and plunge pools. (The name Poulanass is taken from the Irish 'Poll an Eas' which means'hole of the waterfall'). The trail crosses above the waterfall to drop down through mixed woodlandsto the valley floor. Listen out for woodland birds, in particular Jays, which can be quite noisy.http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlLocation: Glendalough, Co. WicklowGrade: ModerateDistance: 1.7 kmParking: YesType: LoopedWoodland Road (Silver Route) - This is a pleasant walk through one of the more secretive areas ofGlendalough. It weaves through mixed woodlands into neighbouring Glendasan Valley. The trailfollows the Glendasan River back towards Glendalough, where it then joins up with the boardwalkwhich runs through the Lower Lake wetlands.http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlGrade: RambleDistance: 4km

Location: Glendalough, Co. WicklowParking: YesType: LoopedSpinc and Glenealo Valley (White Route) - This popular walk leads you through some of the mostspectacular scenery in Co. Wicklow. (The name Spinc comes from the Irish 'An Spinc' and means'pointed hill'). The trail ascends steeply up by the Poulanass Waterfall before joining a boardwalk.More than 600 wooden steps lead you to a viewing point overlooking the Upper Lake. The boardwalkskirts the top of the cliffs before descending through blanket bog and heath into the picturesqueGlenealo Valley, home to a large herd of deer. A rough track then leads you back down intoGlendalough Valley.http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlLocation: Glendalough, Co. WicklowGrade: HillwalkDistance: 9kmParking: YesType: LoopedSpinc and the Wicklow Way (Red Route) - This walk follows the same route as the other Spinctrails up onto the boardwalk. It stays on this boardwalk for 1.7km before turning off in the direction ofLugduff Mountain. This Section of the trail is a good place to spot deer and birds such as Raven,Merlin and Kestrel. Finally the trail links up with the Wicklow Way track to lead you back to theInformation Office.http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlLocation: Glendalough, Co. WicklowGrade: HillwalkDistance: 11kmParking: YesType: LoopedSpinc (short route) (Blue Route) - Although this walk is short in comparison to the other Spincroutes, it still leads you into mountainous terrain where navigational experience is necessary. Thewalk follows the Poulanass Waterfall before entering the Lugduff Valley. From there, a steep climb upsteps brings you onto the boardwalk which hugs the cliff of the Spinc, before cutting down throughforest to lead back towards the Information Office.

http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie/WalkingTrails.htmlLocation: Glendalough, Co. WicklowGrade: HillwalkDistance: 5kmParking: YesType: LoopedSlí na Slainte RoutesEnniskerry Walking Club - Walks are organised on Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 1.30pmusually meeting at the Clocktower. Walks vary in length but most last between 1.5 and 2.5 hours -some (but not all) involve a bit of climbing. Please wear appropriate warm and rain proof clothing andproper walking boots. Adults and Children are most welcomehttps://www.irishheart.ie/iopen24/walking-groups-t-214.htmlLocation: Enniskerry, Co. WicklowGrade: ModerateDistance: 19kmParking: YesType: LoopedAthy Slí - Your 2.6Km Slí starts at the courthouse by the River Barrow. This historic Jacobean stylebuilding was opened as the town‟s Corn Exchange building in 1857 and was converted to thecourthouse in 1891. Route can be walked in either direction and is recommended as a daytime walk.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Athy-Sli/1129/Location: Athy, Co. KildareGrade: EasyDistance: 2.6kmParking: YesType: Looped

Celbridge - Hewlett Packard - Leixlip Slí - In Celbridge, the starting point is at the gates toCastletown House, where you will find a map, which clearly illustrates the route. From this point youproceed along Main Street, Celbridge, until you reach the junction with the Dublin Road.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Celbridge---Hewlett-Packard---Leixlip-Sli/1097/Location: Cellbridge, Co. KildareGrade: EasyDistance: 7kmParking: YesType: LoopedClane Slí - The Clane Slí na Sláinte is a 4.1km route, starting at the junction of Balnagappa and theDublin Road.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Clane-Sli/1101/Location: Clane, Co. KildareGrade: EasyDistance: 4.1kmParking: YesType: LoopedDonadea Forest Park Slí - The Donadea Forest Park Slí na Sláinte is 5.7km long and starts near thecar park entrance and follows a beautiful forest path around the park. Donadea Forest Park is almost250 hectares in size and is steeped in history, with remnants of a magnificent castle, a church, atower and walled gardens.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Donadea-Forest-Park-Sli/1100/Location: Donadea Forest Park, Co. KildareGrade: EasyDistance: 5.7Parking: YesType: LoopedKilcock Slí - The Kilcock Slí is 5.5km in length and starts at the Fairgreen, near the entrance to theRailway Station car park. Before starting the walk, take time to notice Market Cross, base dated 1640and the remains of the Military Barracks.

http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Kilcock-Sli/1099/Location: Kilcock, Co. KildareGrade: EasyDistance: 5.5kmParking: YesType: LoopedLeixlip West Slí - This Slí is a 4.9km route through a predominantly residential area, which takes inboth old and new Leixlip. The route starts at the main gates of Intel Ireland, one of the biggestemployers in Co. Kildare.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Leixlip-West-Sli/1130/Location: Leixlip, Co. KildareGrade: EasyDistance 4.9kmParking: YesType: LoopedAvondale Slí - The Avondale Slí walk begins at Avondale House where you will see the map boardand first Km post. The route is 2.8km in length and the beginning is a 270m walk from the carpark.The terrain is grass and forest track so comfortable, waterproof footwear is recommended. Avondale,steeped in history witnessed the triumph and tragedy of one of the greatest political leaders of ournation: Charles Stewart Parnell. It is also the cradle of modern Irish Forestry, and much that has beenlearned in silviculture from the Avondale plantations has been applied in practice throughout thecountry. The forest Park covers 214 hectares and lies mainly on the west bank of the Avonmore River.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Avondale-Sli/1086/Location: Avondale, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 2.8kmParking: YesType: LoopedBallinastoe Slí - Located just over 5km from Roundwood village, the Ballinastoe Slí na Sláinte is a5km looped route. From the carpark and picnic area, the route continues uphill along forestry tracks.The forest consists mainly of mixed conifers on the slopes of Djouce Mountain and provides a habitatfor fox, badger, red squirrel and sika deer. Many species of birds, including grouse can also be seen.

The clear-felled areas have opened up stunning views of the Sugarloaf Mountain to the north and theVartry valley and reservoir to the south.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Ballinastoe-Sli/1088/Location: Ballinastoe, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 5kmParking: YesType: LoopedBray Coast Slí - The Bray Coast Slí follows the Old Dublin Road, Castle Street and Quinsboro Roaduntil it joins the coast. The route then follows the promenade along to the Old Bray Head Hotel andonto the cliff walk for a further 3km. On returning to the Old Dublin Road you will have completed a14km walk.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Bray-Coast-Sli/1084/Location: Bray, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 14kmParking: YesType: LinearBray Town Slí - The Bray Town Slí forms a circuit, which follows Quinsboro Road, Herbert Road,Kilbride Lane, Boghall Road, Vevay Road and Putland Road. Upon reaching Bray promenade turn left.Continue to the end of the promenade, walking under the railway bridge to return back to QuinsboroRoad.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Bray-Town-Sli/1085/Location: Bray, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 7.9kmParking: YesType: LoopedCarnew Slí - Carnew consists of two Slí routes; Bells Lane Slí na Sláinte (3.8km) and The Brook Slína Sláinte (3.7km). Both are Loop routes which can be walked in either direction. For moreinformation follow link to the routes.

http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Carnew-Sli/1087/Location: Carnew, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 3.8kmParking: YesType: LoopedEmoclew Slí - The Emoclew Slí na Sláinte is 3km in length and starts at the roundabout at the top ofUpper Main Street. The route continues along the Wexford Road for just under 1km and turns rightonto the EmoclewRoad. Passing the Arklow Town Soccer Field and the Cemetery, the route turns rightat the t-junction onto Coolgreany Road. Follow the route back to the starting point at the roundaboutto complete the 3km walk.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Emoclew-Sli/1091/Location: Emoclew Road, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 3kmParking: YesType: LoopedLower Vartry Reservoir Slí - The Lower Vartry Reservoir Slí na Sláinte can be started from theLower Dam, if coming by car, or by walking from the village to Waters Bridge. It follows the edge ofVarty reservoir for 7.2km along lakeside paths and country roads flanked by trees with fantastic viewsacross the water in all directions, this is a comfortable walk along the water‟s edge. The reservoir wasdeveloped in the 1860s to provide clean water for the people of Dublin.http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Lower-Vartry-Reservoir-Sli/1089/Location: Roundwood, Co. WicklowGrade: EasyDistance: 7.2kmParking: YesType: LoopedNeighbourhood Scheme Trails

Roundwood - Roundwood Forest is located in the North East of Wicklow. The forest stretchesnorthwards from Greystones to the Sallygap. The total area of the forest is 1611 hectares (3980acres). The principle towns and villages associated with the forest are Roundwood, Kilmacanogue,Newtownmountkennedy and Greystones.http://www.coillte.ie/coillteforest/plans/forest_management_plans/progress_on_revising_our_forest_management_plans/wicklow/?tx_r3co086forestsdb_pi1%5BshowUid%5D=WW03&cHash=9bf3722d8eMonasterevin - Monasterevan forest covers 352 hectares of forest land and includes the followingproperties: Mullaghreelan, Dollardstown, Battlemount, Narraghmore, Inch, Swordlestown andDunnstown. The forest is situated in East Kildare, on the Wicklow border between the towns ofNewbridge, BallymoreEustace, Kilcullen, Ballitore, Athy and Castledermot.National Waymarked WaysWicklow Way - The Wicklow Way was Ireland‟s first waymarked trail, and due to its proximity toDublin has remained one of the most popular walking routes in Ireland. The Way commences in thesouthern suburbs of the capital and civilisation is soon left behind as the route moves deep into high,heathery moorland.http://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/name/Wicklow-Way/40/Location: Marley Park, Co. WicklowGrade: StrenuousDistance: 129kmParking: YesType: LinearRoyal Canal Way - Work began on the construction of the 146 km long Royal Canal, to connectIreland‟s capital city, Dublin, with the upper River Shannon in 1790, and the canal was completed in1817. It operated in competition with the Grand Canal which ran an almost parallel route never morethan 30 km to the south, and with the Grand, was made redundant by the advent of the railways inthe mid-19th century.http://www.irishtrails.ie/trail/name/Royal-Canal-Way/28/Location: Leixlip, Co. KildareGrade: EasyDistance: 79kmParking: YesType: Linear

Historic Walking TrailsAthy Historic Town Walk - Athy may be named for a Munster chieftain killed in the 2nd Century,but the Kildare town is today a peaceful heritage haven. Straddling the River Barrow and GrandCanal, this lively market town was originally fortified by Anglo-Normans, and wears its history withclass.http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/athy-historic-town-walk/85386Location: Athy, Co. KildareGrade: EasyDistance: 3kmParking: YesNaas Historic Town Walk - Naas (or Nás na Riogh in Irish) means „Assembly Place of the Kings‟.For centuries, it was the seat of the Kings of Leinster, who governed from the North Motte (ormanmade hill) in the town.http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/naas-historic-town-walk/85660Location: Naas, Co. Kildare