St Kevin's Way
St Kevin's Way is a 30 km long-distance hiking route through County Wicklow, suited to hikers who want short pilgrimage walking terrain and a clear…
Route overview
A multi-stage route through County Wicklow, with highlights including Glendalough, Wicklow hills, monastic heritage, valley scenery.
St Kevin's Way gives hikers a structured way to experience County Wicklow over several days. The route is best approached as a staged hike, with planning attention on accommodation, weather, navigation and daily distance. For BuddieHikes, it is a strong candidate because the trail is long enough to benefit from a hiking partner, while still being understandable as a clear route objective.
St Kevin's Way is a 30 km long-distance hiking route through County Wicklow, suited to hikers who want short pilgrimage walking terrain and a clear multi-day objective.
Trail facts
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- County Wicklow
- Distance
- 30 km
- Typical duration
- 1–2 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- Not officially documented in source listing
- Best season
- April to October
- Trail type
- Pilgrim trail
Access and logistics
- Bookings
- Book accommodation ahead in peak season or on popular sections.
Safety context
Accommodation, road walking, heat, foot care and daily pacing are the main planning factors.
Highlights
Glendalough Wicklow hills monastic heritage valley scenery
Why find a buddy
This route is well suited to finding a hiking buddy because the distance, logistics and multi-day structure are easier and safer to manage with someone who has a similar pace and planning style.
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