Get out into Ireland’s wild side with Gateway to Ireland Tours hiking trips—easy half-day walks, full-day hikes and multi-day adventures—always private, flexible and guided by a knowledgeable local. Whether you’re after a gentle family stroll near Dublin or a proper Wicklow challenge with big views, we’ll match the route to your pace, the weather and what you’d love to see most. Expect clear planning, safe trail choices and a bit of local storytelling along the way—so you can simply enjoy the landscapes while we handle the details.
Top 10 Easy Hikes Near Dublin and Wicklow
Discover the outdoors around Dublin without committing to a full-on mountain day. This guide rounds up 10 easy, family-friendly hikes in the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains—all under 8 km and typically 2 hours or less—with the kind of practical detail that makes planning simple (trailhead info, distance, time, difficulty, and seasonal tips). Expect well-marked paths, gentle gradients, and a few buggy- and wheelchair-friendly options, plus a brilliant mix of scenery: woodland trails, lakeside walks, coastal views, ancient ruins, and panoramic lookouts—all within easy reach of Dublin City. Perfect for locals chasing a low-effort weekend escape, or visitors who want a taste of Ireland’s landscapes without the strenuous climb.
5-Day Private Wicklow “Best Of” Hiking Tour
Base yourselves in Laragh (Glendalough) and spend five days hiking the very best of the Wicklow Mountains with your own private guide and SPSV-licensed vehicle. Each morning you’ll be collected at your accommodation, we’ll choose the best route for the day based on weather and trail conditions, and you’ll be dropped back after the hike—no parking stress, no trailhead guesswork and always a solid Plan B.
This is a challenge-and-views week built around iconic Wicklow hikes: Lugnaquilla (the highest summit), Tonalagee & the heart-shaped Lough Ouler, Djouce, The Spinc, plus a brilliant finale combining Great Sugar Loaf and Crone Woods. Along the way you’ll get more than a route—you’ll get local context on the landscapes, geology, wildlife, and history that make Wicklow so special.
Perfect for active couples and small groups who want a true 1:1-style hiking experience—tailored pace, flexible days and the confidence of a qualified local guide.