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Wicklow Way packing list

Wet upland ground, sparse services and rapidly changing Irish mountain weather make waterproofing and food planning central. Use this as a practical starting point, then adjust it for the forecast, your accommodation and your own needs.

Plan this trail

What changes on this route

Pack for the trail in front of you

Use these route-specific additions alongside the core checklist below.

Pay particular attention to
  • Keep sleep clothing fully dry
  • Carry food across the service-poor stages
  • Use offline navigation in low cloud
  • Allow for saturated and muddy ground

For this trail

Route-specific kit

Worn or close to hand

In the pack

Only add what your trip needs

Accommodation and trip-style extras

If camping

If using huts or hostels

If self-catering

If using bag transfer