Wicklow Way: GPX, map & 6 stages
128 km in Ireland · 6 stages · 3,612 m ascent · 3/6 stages with public transport · best Apr–Oct
Plan Wicklow Way with the full GPX download, 6 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and 3/6 stages with public transport. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages at roughly even distances, 2 of the 5 breaks at a public-transport stop. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: Wicklow Way is a 128 km long-distance route from Marlay Park to Clonegal. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages at roughly even distances, 2 of the 5 breaks at a public-transport stop; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and 3/6 stages with public transport.
128km
Total Distance
6
Stages
3,612m
Total Ascent
73
Transit Stops
Plan Wicklow Way
Wicklow Way covers 128 km from Marlay Park to Clonegal with 3,612 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- April to October· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 6 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- 3 of 6 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 6 days hiking / 3 days trail running / 4 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (46 m) and the highest point (633 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/6 | 0/6 | 2/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 4/6 | 0/6 |
| High point, day / night | 5°/0° | 6°/0° | 7°/1° | 9°/2° | 12°/4° | 15°/7° | 16°/9° | 16°/9° | 14°/7° | 10°/5° | 7°/2° | 5°/0° |
| Low point, day / night | 9°/3° | 9°/3° | 11°/4° | 13°/5° | 15°/8° | 18°/10° | 19°/12° | 19°/12° | 17°/10° | 14°/8° | 11°/5° | 9°/4° |
| Rain, mm | 121 | 100 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 85 | 96 | 110 | 116 | 145 | 156 | 140 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 06 | 9 h 50 | 11 h 45 | 13 h 54 | 15 h 46 | 16 h 52 | 16 h 28 | 14 h 50 | 12 h 47 | 10 h 43 | 8 h 45 | 7 h 38 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
How the stages are cut
We split Wicklow Way into 6 stages. 3 of them start or end at a transit stop — look for the 🚌 icon in the stage directory below.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Marlay Park
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
About 0 min in
128.4 km remaining
+3612 m remaining
Climb
0 m
388 m climb
6.5 km at 6.0% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 0 min in
128.4 km remaining
+3612 m remaining
Climb
26.3 km
274 m climb
3.9 km at 7.1% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 7h 33m in
102.1 km remaining
+2668 m remaining
Climb
50.1 km
432 m climb
7.7 km at 5.6% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 14h 24m in
78.3 km remaining
+2032 m remaining
Climb
64.1 km
191 m climb
2.0 km at 9.6% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 18h 27m in
64.2 km remaining
+1564 m remaining
Descent
73.2 km
306 m descent
3.3 km at 9.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 21h 02m in
55.2 km remaining
+1105 m remaining
Finish
128.4 km
Clonegal
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
About 36h 55m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Marlay Park → Shop River
Shop River → Great Gas
Great Gas → Glenmalure
Glenmalure → Knockananna
Knockananna → Coolkenna Street
Coolkenna Street → Clonegal
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlay Park → Shop River | 16.5 km | +611m | 4h 50m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Shop River → Great Gas | 30.5 km | +894m | 8h 51m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Great Gas → Glenmalure | 20 km | +708m | 5h 53m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Glenmalure → Knockananna | 20 km | +560m | 5h 48m | — |
| 5 | Knockananna → Coolkenna Street | 20 km | +455m | 5h 36m | — |
| 6 | Coolkenna Street → Clonegal | 21.4 km | +384m | 5h 53m | — |
| Total | 128.4 km | +3,612m | 36h 54m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Wicklow Way grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
4 days in this draft — about 32.1 km/day, 128.4 km and 3,612 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stage 116.5 km · +611 m · ~4h 48m
- 1. Marlay Park → Shop River 16.5 km · +611 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Shop River (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stage 230.5 km · +894 m · ~8h 54m
- 2. Shop River → Great Gas 30.5 km · +894 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Great Gas (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stages 3–440 km · +1,268 m · ~11h 42m
- 3. Great Gas → Glenmalure 20 km · +708 m
- 4. Glenmalure → Knockananna 20 km · +560 m
- Day 4 Stages 5–641.4 km · +839 m · ~11h 30m
- 5. Knockananna → Coolkenna Street 20 km · +455 m
- 6. Coolkenna Street → Clonegal 21.4 km · +384 m
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 6 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
The Wicklow Way is a 128 km long-distance hiking trail in Ireland. This guide breaks it into 6 stages; 1 of them start and end at a public transport stop.
Wicklow Way — frequently asked questions
How long is Wicklow Way?
Wicklow Way is a 128 km long-distance route from Marlay Park to Clonegal, presented as 6 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and 3/6 stages with public transport.
How many days do you need for Wicklow Way?
The distance-based examples cover 3-6 days for 128 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Wicklow Way?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Wicklow Way is usually best from April to October. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Wicklow Way by public transport?
This page lists 3/6 stages with public transport in Ireland as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Wicklow Way?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 6 stage GPX downloads for Wicklow Way — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Wicklow Way?
Wicklow Way is rated epic: 128 km with roughly 3,612 m of total ascent, with a high point near 633 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Wicklow Way?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Transit notes are marked on 3 of 6 stages.
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🗂️ Open data source: Wicklow Way on OpenStreetMap (relation 2740). Transit stops from OSM.