Stage 2 of 6 · Wicklow Way
Shop River → Great Gas
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Start
0 m
Shop River
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
About 0 min in
30.6 km remaining
+894 m remaining
Descent
4.3 km
147 m descent
0.5 km at 29.4% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 1h 14m in
26.3 km remaining
+808 m remaining
Climb
5.5 km
229 m climb
1.6 km at 14.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 1h 35m in
25.1 km remaining
+804 m remaining
Climb
7.6 km
152 m climb
2.0 km at 7.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 2h 13m in
22.9 km remaining
+635 m remaining
Climb
10.0 km
255 m climb
2.6 km at 9.8% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 2h 54m in
20.6 km remaining
+532 m remaining
Climb
26.0 km
121 m climb
2.0 km at 6.0% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 7h 32m in
4.6 km remaining
+128 m remaining
Finish
30.6 km
Great Gas
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
About 8h 52m in
0 m remaining
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Getting Here
Shop River (bus stop)
1819m from trailhead · ~23 min walk
Getting Out
Great Gas (bus stop)
747m from trail end · ~9 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shop River → km 9.1 (361m) 0–361m | 9.1 km | +613m / -533m | 2h 48m | 📈 Climbing |
km 9.1 (361m) → km 16.9 (464m) 327–633m | 7.9 km | +540m / -437m | 2h 26m | 📈 Climbing |
km 16.9 (464m) → Great Gas 176–465m | 13.6 km | +514m / -798m | 3h 36m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 30.6 km | +894m / -997m | 8h 51m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 45% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Wicklow Way Stage 2: Shop River → Great Gas is usually best from April to October.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (98 m) and the highest point (633 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed |
| 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 | 8°/3° | 9°/3° | 10°/3° | 12°/5° | 15°/7° | 18°/9° | 19°/11° | 19°/11° | 17°/10° | 14°/7° | 10°/4° | 9°/3° |
| 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 03 | 9 h 49 | 11 h 45 | 13 h 55 | 15 h 48 | 16 h 55 | 16 h 30 | 14 h 51 | 12 h 47 | 10 h 43 | 8 h 43 | 7 h 35 |
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.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 30.6 km, 894m ascent, max altitude 632.8m, ~9h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 3102 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp9h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)894m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Shop River to Great Gas (30.6 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
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