Djouce Woods - Blue Loop
Grade
Easy
Length
4.2 km
Time
1.5 hours
Format
Loop
Ascent
50 m
Dogs Allowed
Under effective control
Waymarking
Blue
Start Point
Long Hill Car Parks
Finish Point
Long Hill Car Parks
Nearest Town to Start
Enniskerry
Lat. and Long.
53.1552726, -6.1863605
Starting at either of the two Long Hill Car Parks this trail on forest road and track follows one of the old driving roads almost to the now dry Paddock Ponds, returning by a pleasant gradual uphill climb with good views over the Deerpark and Powerscourt Waterfall.
External Links
Facilities
Hostel on the route: Knockree Hostel
Lackan House, Lackandarragh, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, A98 R2Y9.
Knockree Hostel is a restored 18th-century farmhouse set on a 64-acre site
of natural conservation providing un-spoilt views of the Glencree Valley. With
the Wicklow Way hiking trail passing directly through the grounds, it is ideal for
hillwalkers, backpackers, families, youth groups and outdoor enthusiasts.
Enquiries: liz@anoige.ie General enquiries: info@anoige.ie. www.anoige.ie
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 56
Chris from Dublin
Was a bit hard to find the car park, so here's a link: https://goo.gl/maps/7fUSU1zuKJ92
Overall I liked the blue loop, easy walk, a few nice views and lots of forest. Also, I found it marked quite well.
Overall I liked the blue loop, easy walk, a few nice views and lots of forest. Also, I found it marked quite well.
Paula from Dublin
No markings at any part resulted in a 3.5 hour cross country, bush bash to Powerscourt waterfall then a walk along the road to the car park. On the way we passed other lost folk and even dropped a couple back to the car park. They were 5km lost.
It could be very pleasant with a little help of trail markers.
It could be very pleasant with a little help of trail markers.
Alan O'Brien from Dublin