Wicklow Uplands Council is an independent voluntary organisation representing over 50 diverse member groups and individuals in the Wicklow Uplands
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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In response to this evening’s nationwide Status Yellow Weather Warning for Low Temperatures and Ice, the three county councils who oversee the maintenance of the Wicklow and Dublin upland road network, have ALL confirmed that gritting operations will be implemented in line with their Winter Service Plans.
To view the gritting routes and to obtain further information on the Be Winter Ready initiative, please visit:
Wicklow County Council:
bit.ly/3ZIaabN
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council:
bit.ly/dlrGritting
South Dublin County Council:
www.sdcc.ie/en/services/transport/winter-weather-info/
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Met Éirean has issued a Nationwide Status Yellow Weather Warning for Low Temperature/Ice for Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Icy stretches leading to hazardous travelling conditions, especially on untreated roads and paths.
Wintry showers in the northwest and southwest. Accumulations possible, especially in mountainous areas, leading to disruption.
Valid: 16:00 Monday 16/01/2023 to 12:00 Tuesday 17/01/2023
This weather warning follows yesterday's advisement from an Garda Siochana Wicklow for road users to consider alternative routes to the Sally Gap, which often becomes treacherous during cold, wintery conditions.
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The Wicklow Local Sports Partnership have an array of programmes across the county for anyone seeking a more active start to the new year.
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