Wicklow Uplands Council is an independent voluntary organisation representing over 50 diverse member groups and individuals in the Wicklow Uplands
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Wicklow Trails
The Wicklow/Dublin uplands are renowned as a spectacular area due to the diversity and quality of its landscape. Throughout this spectacular landscape there are numerous waymarked trails which cater for recreational users of all abilities. To demonstrate just some of what the Wicklow/Dublin uplands has to offer and the range of walking trails available a very small sample of trails are listed below.
The Avonmore Way
The Avonmore Way is a new walking route which follows a mixture of minor road and forest tracks and trails. Beginning in Trooperstown car park the […]
Tinahely Loop Walks
The village of Tinahely lies in the south of Co Wicklow just over an hour from Dublin. The village provides a fantastic base to explore the […]
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The Wicklow Way
The Wicklow Way is Ireland’s oldest and most popular long distance walking route and offers a range of terrain and stunning landscapes […]
![The Sugar Loaf Way starts at Kilmacanogue at the 1916 Commemorative Garden close to Kilmacanogue village. Crossing the R755 this trail winds its way [...]](https://wicklowuplands.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blog-05-1024x683.jpg)
The Sugar Loaf Way
The Sugar Loaf Way starts at Kilmacanogue at the 1916 Commemorative Garden close to Kilmacanogue village. Crossing the R755 this trail winds its way […]
The St Kevin’s Way
St Kevin’s Way is a 30km trail beginning in Hollywood or Valleymount in West Wicklow and finishing in Glendalough. Following the death of St Kevin in […]
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Roundwood Reservoir Vartry Trails
There are a number of beautiful trails around the reservoir with thriving wildlife, flora, fauna and mountain views […]
SUAS Pilot Project
The ‘Sustainable Uplands Agriculture-environment Scheme (SUAS)’ pilot project aims to use innovative means to develop practical and innovative solutions that will address the complex agricultural, environmental and socio-economic challenges associated with the land management of commonages and hill farms in the Wicklow/Dublin uplands.
Events
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It’s been a particularly busy and exciting period for Wicklow Uplands Council and the SUAS Project as it approaches its conclusion.
This week saw the ‘National EIP-AGRI Conference’ taking place on Monday in Athlone. Hosted by the National Rural Network and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the event welcomed great discussion about Ireland’s EIP Projects, with many of them presenting project findings on the day.
In front of a full audience, the conference featured presentations, panel discussion and the perfect occasion for networking amongst colleagues and stakeholders.
Pictured, is SUAS Project Manager Declan Byrne, who was kindly invited to participate in the session titled ‘Innovative Practices and Impact’.
Congratulations to all involved with organising and hosting this hugely informative conference.
#EIPAGRI22
Ireland’s network of EIP Projects enjoyed a wonderful gathering today at ‘National EIP-AGRI Conference’ in Athlone, which was jointly hosted by the National Rural Network and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Lots of great discussion and all-important knowledge sharing under various themes that explored current findings, the lasting legacy of the Projects, and the question of what future steps and schemes may look like.
SUAS Pilot Project Manager Declan Byrne, joined his EIP peers Pearl Mussel Project, Irish Bioenergy Association, Farmpeat Project @mopsorganic @BBiochar for the very first session titled ‘Innovative Practices and Impact’.
It was great to discover the progress and success happening nationwide and to have the opportunity to meet with new and familiar colleagues at the event.
Congratulations to all involved with organising and hosting this hugely informative conference.
#EIPAGRI22
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Trail Closure - Monday 28th of November 2022
Wicklow Mountains National Park are advising that access to the Glenealo Valley will be restricted on Monday 28th for safety reasons.
This will affect the Spinc and Glenealo Valley (White Route). The section from the Glenealo Bridge to the Miner’s village will be closed to visitors for the day.
This action is being taken to accommodate a helicopter operation transporting stone and gravel for pathworks on the white route.
Access to the Spinc Blue Route and Spinc and the Wicklow Way (Red Route) will still be permitted.
Potentially, restrictions could stretch into next week as this operation is dependent on good weather, so expect closures at short notice.
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