The Wicklow Way

On Day 1 at your accommodation in Bunclody.
On Day 8 after breakfast at your hotel in Knockree/Enniskerry.

For carrying your belongings

• A comfortable 30 to 50 L backpack with a hip belt to carry your personal belongings and picnic lunch during the day
• A bag for luggage transfers: a backpack, a travel bag in good condition or a suitcase that is not too bulky. -One bag per person only; limited to 15kg

Find out how to pack your hiking backpack in our magazine.

For hiking

• Hiking boots with ankle support, a good treaded sole, a supportive heel counter and good waterproofing
• Comfortable hiking socks (at least 3 pairs)
• A fleece
• Comfortable walking trousers (quick-drying technical fabric)
• Comfortable technical shorts for
• T-shirts or technical base layers (quick-drying fabric) for
• A long-sleeved shirt
• Walking poles (telescopic), very important for making walking easier. Discover all the benefits of hiking poles in our dedicated article. Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool clothing is also available; it performs very well, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of resisting perspiration odours! As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.

For your picnic lunch

• Your eating kit: a plastic bowl, container or plate, and cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
• 1 or 2 water bottles (a total capacity of at least 1,5 L) – essential –; an insulated flask for winter

For protection against sun and rain

• Sunscreen (high protection)
• Sunglasses
• A hat, cap or bucket hat
• A rain poncho or a waterproof jacket such as a softshell or Gore-Tex jacket, and possibly waterproof trousers

After your hike

• A pair of running-style trainers for the evening
• A change of clothes and underwear
• A toiletry bag and a small towel
• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, surgical masks, hand sanitiser, plasters, sterile dressings and a bandage, gauze, disinfectant, arnica pellets and aspirin, etc. (Please note that this list is not exhaustive and should be adapted to your own medical needs.)

Find these tips in our article #“What to pack for a hike”

Country information

Country: Ireland

Capital: Dublin

Population: 4757976 inhabitants

Entry requirements

Travellers, including minors, must hold a national identity card or passport (EU nationals). For more information, visit the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Health

Bring your European Health Insurance Card, which you should request from your health insurance provider at least 15 days before departure. Health conditions are similar to those in France.

Climate

If you are planning a trip to Ireland, consider travelling between April and September: the weather is pleasant, the days are sunny, and there is less rain than in winter. Of course, you may experience a few rainy days, but it is quite common to enjoy a full day of sunshine with only a few passing clouds. In any case, avoid the coldest months, such as December and January, when it gets very cold (whichever county you are in!). If you do want to visit during this season, remember to bring warm, waterproof clothing.

Source: www.guide-irlande.com

Useful addresses
French Embassy in Dublin
66 Fitzwilliam Lane - Dublin 2

Telephone: 003531 2775000

Telephone

Ireland +353

Time difference

Ireland is one hour behind France. When it is 12:00 in France, it is 11:00 in Dublin.

Currency

Euro