St Kevin's Way Guided Walk
A 22 km route, taking us from the picturesque village of Valleymount, along country roads and mountain trails to Glendalough
Date and time
Location
W91 N702
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About this event
St. Kevin’s Way is a moderate grade, way marked linear trail between Hollywood/ Valleymount and Glendalough. In this guided walk we are walking from VALLEYMOUNT to Glendalough. This is approximately 22 km in length.
This guided walk takes us from the picturesque village of Valleymount, along country roads until going off-road near Ballinagee Bridge. We then walk on a mixture of forest track, narrow paths, and boardwalk , ascending over the Wicklow Gap, before descending by the Miner’s Village to Glendalough. A bus will then collect walkers and bring them back to Valleymount village. St. Kevin’s Way is one of the five designated pilgrim paths in Ireland and is included in the Irish Pilgrim Path Passport.
Frequently asked questions
St Kevin’s Way is approx. 22 km. It takes approx. 6 hours.
Please bring a hat and sunscreen, an extra top, rain gear, waterproof boots/shoes. Please bring a lunch and water – we have more water available at our breaks. There will be light refreshments available at our breaks. There are two short breaks on the walk. Please bring a HIGH VIS vest.
Registration takes place at 10.00am in Valleymount Community Centre W91 N702.
Parking is on the road in Valleymount Village. No parking in front of the school.
Valleymount is served by Local Link 183 (Arklow to Sallins). Please check timetable for suitable bus. The organisers cannot be responsible for walkers getting to and from the start.
Toilets available in Valleymount Community Centre and in Glendalough Visitor’s Centre (closes 5.30pm).
The walk is timed to finish in Glendalough at approximately 5pm. Depending on your speed, the walk will take approximately 6 hours. A bus will bring walkers back to the start.
Walking St Kevin’s Way can be physically demanding, and you should only attempt it if you have regular experience of walking longer distances.
NO, the walk is a moderate paced walk. The walk leader sets the pace. Walkers unable for this modest pace MUST exit the walk when asked, accept a lift back to the next break point, or proceed at their own risk.
YES! So please only attempt it if you’re fit and able.
The St Kevin’s Way route traverses a variety of terrain including roads, gravel paths, boggy ground, timber boardwalks, forest tracks, grassy trails, and uneven surfaces. Please wear suitable waterproof footwear.
Dogs are not allowed - no exceptions.
We will be stopping for breaks. One lunch break and one tea break. Please bring a packed lunch and water. Refreshments provided at our tea break.
The walk is NOT suitable for children under the age of 16 years. Children over 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
YES! We have pilgrim passports, available at start the walk – additional cost: €5 each. Passports will be stamped at end.
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Cost: €25 (plus Eventbrite booking fee)
There is a seven-day cancellation policy. A full refund can be issued if you cancel seven days before the event. Otherwise, we cannot refund you. If the event is cancelled by the organisers for any reason, full refunds will be issued.
St Kevin’s Way pilgrim walk 20th June 2024 is led by our Walk Leaders. St Kevin’s Way follows a waymarked trail and walkers should look out for black direction posts with a yellow pilgrim symbol, and brown direction posts at road junctions.