Want to hike the gorgeous Glendalough Valley while staying in the Dublin area without a car? This experience is the only bus tour that allows enough time to hike this spectacular part of the Wicklow Mountains. The pickup/drop off was conveniently located at the Red Cow Luas Station (the red line Tram that runs east-west through Dublin). As an avid hiker, I usually don't hike with a tour guide, but with a valley that is so steeped in history, I really appreciated having Mark as our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the land and the rich history of the region. I went on this tour with a group of 8 hikers with varying levels of experience. Mark did a fantastic job keeping the group together by going at a manageable pace and taking regular breaks to allow the slower hikers to catch up and take a breather. I highly recommend this hike, just be prepared for Irish weather and dress in layers! During our 4 hours on the trail, we had hot sun, cloudy skies, drizzle, and steady rain with wind.

Mark was a great guide! The hike and views were gorgeous! Highly recommend!This is a great way to see Ireland’s natural beauty from Dublin

Thanks to Mark for a wonderful trip and knowledge filled experience in the Comeragh mountains. Mark was very organised and a pleasure to deal with and to be around for the duration of the trip. We would highly recommend this trip for those who enjoy a challenge in the mountains and want to get out and experience nature. This is the second time we have booked with Wild Summits and would not hesitate to do so again in the future. Best of luck to Mark and the Wild Summits team for their future adventures.

Mark was awesome. We had a hiccup with travel and he worked with us for our pickup time. Very knowledgeable guide, good pace, good craic, and just all around great experience with amazing views.

Great experience and well taken after from the trip! We had a great time! Thanks to Mark and Sam for being great guides!

This is the second time we do join Mark on an activity, and like the first time, it didn't disappoint! We got to learn a few things about map reading and how to guide yourself in the mountain that I found really interesting and helpful. I love how he adapts the trip to the weather and the group, because of this we would quite probably do it again since every trip is going to be different. Mark and Sam (the second guide) were really nice, always willing to help, answer questions, and have fun. The dinner at the campsite after the long day hike was exactly what we needed and we got to unwind around a fire which was the cherry on top. Would recommend 100%, you need to be in good shape to do it, but it's pretty doable.

Amazing first experience of the Comeragh Mountains with Mark from Wild Summits. We had a beautiful sunny day and amazing views over Crottys Lake and Coumshingaun. The hike is advertised as difficult but Mark was great at setting a comfortable pace for everyone and making sure all were okay. He took the time to teach us some navigation skills during the day too which was really helpful. At the end of our long hike, we came back to a beautiful campsite and Mark made sure we were well fed! A toasty campfire was the cherry on top! All in all I really enjoyed the entire experience and I’d definitely join Wild Summits for future adventures.

Can't recommend this trip enough, it was such an enjoyable experience. You get a totally different perspective of Glendalough in the evening/night but in the safety of a group. The guides are so professional and informative. Definitely worth it. I went solo and everyone was so friendly. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a fabulous experience spending a weekend exploring the Comeragh mountains. Mark was an excellent guide and host. Highly recommend.

If you have a fledgling OR developed interest in the great outdoors, the immense beauty of this country, and the creatures and history that inhabit it - this is an absolute must. The experience is second to none and is wrapped up and delivered to you by the most authentic and enthusiastic professional guides. Pick a date and get yourself out there, can't stress how impressed you will be by the day that Mark delivers!!

We had a fantastic time with our guide Mark, he was so friendly and knowledgeable. The hiking itself was amazing with stunning scenery and we had such a great laugh with everyone. Definitely recommend. I can't wait to go again.

I went on this guided tour with my partner in April for my birthday. Mark and Dave were lovely guides. I got to learn so much even though I visited Glendalough a few times before! They were very friendly and happy to answer any questions. The pick up from Dublin was great as we wouldn't have been able to go otherwise. Great experience overall and looking forward to going on more tours with this company.

How do I sum this experience up without writing paragraphs upon paragraphs! In short this is a hassle free way to visit Wicklow, the transport was well organised and afforded us time to check out the stunning scenery along the way. The tour itself is probably one of the best tours I have been on. I am not usually one to book onto a guided tour but this experience has changed my mind on that. Mark was our guide on the hike and was full of energy, humour and in depth knowledge of the area both in terms of its human and natural history. Mark made everyone feel welcome and ensured the group were moving along the trail at a pace that suited us all. The highlight for me was learning about the different types of woodland we travelled through and of course the amazing view from the ridge where we stopped for a break. Thanks again Wild Summits, I will be back again soon.

I took this trip in April as a solo traveler. The meeting point is super handy and the guides are sound. Glendalough is a stunning place . I hadn't done the spinc before, the start can be tough but the views are worth it. Great for solo traveler or those without transport.

This was our second tour with Wild Summits. We were lucky enough to have both Mark and Dave on the tour. They are great guides and have a fantastic knowledge of the area. The bus pickup was only 15 minutes on the luas from Heuston station which helped avoid the Dublin traffic getting out .