Scarr Mountain
On this beautiful scenic tour from Wicklow, you'll leave from the Dublin road in Oldbridge to the magical Scarr mountain. You will climb up to 2,113 meters above sea level while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Knocknacloghoge and Lough Dan, where scenes from the television series 'Vikings' were filmed. The final point will be in Dublin.
- Amazing View of the Scarr Mountain.
- Trails through Wicklow.
- Get to know the surroundings of Roundwood.
AVAILABILITY
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DURATION
Full Day
START LOCATION
Oldbridge Street
END LOCATION
Dublin
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
DIFICULTY
Medium
Detailed Description
You will start the journey from the Oldbridge road in Dublin, there will be the Mountain Trails mini coach and you will leave for Wicklow at 10:30 AM. On the way you can admire the beautiful landscape ascending the Scarr mountain, as we descend into the valley you will enjoy the views of Knocknacloghoge and Lough Dan, where scenes from the TV series 'Vikings' were filmed.
The hike begins near the National Scout Center at the southern tip of Lough Dan. You will follow a secondary path that soon becomes a track, ascending gradually, you will take a tree-lined path that takes us to a hill crossing over Lough Dan, which offers magnificent views of this unusually curved glacial lake.
Next, you will go to Kanturch. Finally, you will reach the top of Scarr at 644 meters, (2,113 feet) high. From this wonderful position, you can get great views of much of the Wicklow range. From here you will gradually descend to the mini coach through a wide whale crest. The walk should take about 4.5 hours, and you will have time to stop at Roundwood for a snack and have a look before returning to Dublin around 5:00 PM.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 25.00 (EUR) |
Included
- Mountain professional leader with first aid certification and full insurance.
- Information about the history, flora and fauna of the Wicklow highlands.
- Pick up and return from the statue of Molly Malone on Suffolk Street (€ 10.00 EUR additional per person).
Not Included
- Specialist hiker's clothing.
- Food and drink.
Recommended
- Waterproof boots.
- Waterproof clothing.
- Pants for walking or comfortable athletic clothing.
- Additional warm layer. For example: polar fleece.
- Hat and gloves.
- Lunch and / or refreshments.
- Drink of water or juice (1.5 liters).
- Small backpack to carry everything.
- The walking sticks are optional.
Cancellation Policy
In the event that Mountain Trails cancels an excursion or training course, you will be reimbursed in full, keep in mind that a minimum of 4 people is required for a course or walk to continue. If the itinerary changes on the day or is restricted for safety or welfare reasons, no refund will be granted.
The deposit in a weekend trip is not refundable in case of cancellation by the participants. For cancellations of excursions and courses, a fee of € 10 will be deducted for the amount refunded, if the client reserves an alternative date to cancel, no administrative fee will be deducted.
There will be no refunds for not showing up on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do you have any age limits on your trips?
If any clients are under 18 they must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For safety reasons we are unable to take anyone under the age of 14 on our regular hikes. If you have small children and wish to book a walk then please contact us to arrange a private guiding day tailored around your needs. There is no upper age limit.
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How fit do I need to be?
Our day hikes are graded easy, moderate, hard and hard/strenuous:
Easy graded: walks are designed for those who do a little regular walking over undulating ground and occasionally off paths.
Moderate: walkers who are used to rough paths and manage 12 km (7½ miles) with relative ease should find the moderate graded walks suitable.
Hard graded: walks are for regular hill walkers who are used to walking for up to 6 hours and climbing up to 800 m.
Hard/strenuous graded: hikes are designed for regular hikers who are used to walking longer distances with a sustained climb of around 1000 m included.
For our weekend trips, with their multi-day format, you would need to be reasonably fit and/or a regular mountain walker. We would advise some training in the form of cycling or running, or, of course, hiking. The hikes would be of a hard or hard/strenuous grade. -
Do I need travel insurance when travelling to the United Kingdom?
We would advise all clients to get suitable travel insurance before taking one of our trips.
