In circle around Glenmalure Valley and Lugnaquillia

We started the walk at the top of the Glenmalure valley via Fraughan Rock Glen, then back via Cloghernagh, covering approx 15KM, including two very steep ascents and then up on to Lugnaquillia, which is the highest mountain in Wicklow (925 metres).

After a sheltered lunch at the foot of Lugnaquillia, we came back down on a loop walk, zigzagging across the ridge over the Avonbeg river and back onto the road towards our starting point, the car park near the hostel at Glenmalure valley.

The best way to get to Glenmalure from Dublin or Bray would be to get onto the N11 heading south. Get off it at Kilmacanogue and head for the Roundwood / Glendalough / Laragh direction. Go through Roundwood, then Annamoe and to Laragh. At Laragh take the turnoff for Glenmalure / Rathdrum and fork to the right heading for Glenmalure. Drive over the hill and down into Glenmalure.