Walk the WICKLOW WAY, Tinahealy part i

Pól is a Wicklow native and a dedicated walker In this beautiful show he explores the Tinahely area where he walks a long, hilly loop on the Tinahely Way.
Before Pól starts on the main Tinahely loop he checks out one of the oldest woods in Ireland, Tomnafinnogue Woods, which is a special area of conservation. This woods is flat and family friendly with the paths lined with ancient oaks.
Pól then joins the the old railway that went from Woodenbridge to Shilelagh. It is flat, easy and tranquil and takes him onto the road just a few miles outside Tinahely onto a new loop that opened recently. The climb gets gradually steeper until he reaches the viewing point at Dr Macnamara’s monument . After about 15km in total he descends down Mangan’s lane to face a steep climb through the forest to the top of Muskeagh hill. Muskeagh hill is just under 400 meters high but the routes are easy under foot; mostly pathways and gravelled trails. Pól then descends down along the road for the final stretch into Tinahely where he spend the night.
Distance
45km loop
Estimated time
Portions of this can be done independently of each other over a couple of days
Where to Start
Tinahely
Terrain underfoot
Mountainous, Roadway & Paths.

[@dimanacastanja]

Very nice! I am starting the Wicklowway from Tinahely to Dublin on may 12th 2023. This video makes me more excited to get there! Thanks!

[@IrelandsTracksandTrails]

Hope you had a brilliant time on the Wicklow Way; it's one of our favourites!