Stage 6 of 6 · Wicklow Way

Coolkenna Street → Clonegal

Distance
21.4 km
Ascent
+384 m
Descent
-472 m
Est. Time
5h 53m
Altitude
46–355 m
Type
point-to-point
⛰️ Rolling Hills🌲 Lowland

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%)

Route briefing

What comes next

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7 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Coolkenna Street

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 0 min in

    21.4 km remaining

    +384 m remaining

  2. Climb

    3.8 km

    75 m climb

    0.6 km at 12.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 1h 02m in

    17.6 km remaining

    +290 m remaining

  3. Climb

    4.5 km

    81 m climb

    1.8 km at 4.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 1h 15m in

    16.8 km remaining

    +220 m remaining

  4. Descent

    7.4 km

    169 m descent

    2.2 km at 7.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 2h 03m in

    13.9 km remaining

    +122 m remaining

  5. Climb

    12.5 km

    63 m climb

    1.6 km at 3.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 3h 27m in

    8.9 km remaining

    +72 m remaining

  6. Descent

    14.1 km

    217 m descent

    5.4 km at 4.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 3h 54m in

    7.3 km remaining

    +14 m remaining

  7. Finish

    21.4 km

    Clonegal

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 5h 54m in

    0 m remaining

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21.4 km Distance384 m Climb5h 53m Est. time355 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Coolkenna Street

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End: Clonegal

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Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Coolkenna Street → km 7.2 (336m)
139–336m
7.2 km+269m / -78m2h 10m📈 Climbing
km 7.2 (336m) → km 14.3 (259m)
158–351m
7.2 km+133m / -210m1h 59m📉 Descending
km 14.3 (259m) → Clonegal
47–259m
7 km+15m / -215m1h 44m📉 Descending
Total21.4 km+384m / -472m5h 53m

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Est. Finish Time
3h 09m
Calories
1,681 kcal
Water Needed
2.4 L
Effort Distance
27.6 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (142g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
18 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 384m ↓ 472m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (36%) Easy Grade (64%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈49% paved · ≈51% unpaved
Mixed paved & unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 45% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Wicklow Way Stage 6: Coolkenna Street → Clonegal is usually best from March to November.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (46 m) and the highest point (355 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixed
High point, day / night7°/2°7°/2°9°/3°11°/4°13°/6°16°/9°17°/11°17°/11°16°/9°12°/6°9°/4°7°/2°
Low point, day / night9°/3°9°/3°11°/4°13°/5°15°/8°18°/10°19°/12°19°/12°17°/10°14°/8°11°/5°9°/4°
Rain, mm10891818080728694103123134127
Snow at high pointFrostFrost––––––––––
Daylight8 h 079 h 5111 h 4513 h 5315 h 4416 h 5016 h 2614 h 4912 h 4610 h 448 h 477 h 40

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

Exit routes not verified

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.

Mapped high point: 355 m, approximately 7.3 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

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 21.4 km, 384m ascent, max altitude 355.3m, ~6h duration.

Essential 4 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2064 kcal burn
Recommended 3 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic

Logistics

This route runs from Coolkenna Street to Clonegal (21.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Coolkenna Street
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Clonegal
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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-01.