Kippure via Lough Bray Lower is a 4.3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips.
This walk begins by crossing a small stream near the R115 road that travels to the East of Kippure and the Lough Brays. Following a path or paths worn in the moorland, the route ascends towards high ground overlooking Lough Bray Lower and continues until near the north end of the lake. At that point it leaves the path and passes fairly directly to the Kippure summit over rather featureless moorland with little or nothing in the way of human trampling to be seen, apart from the paved road that is used to service the TV transmission towers. The views from the top are the usual nice Wicklow fare, although in this case one has to walk around the TV masts and huts to take it all in.
January 1, 2021Hiking is better with friends
December 24, 2020A white Christmas - very boggy at parts. A perfect quick hike if you’re stuck for time. Beautiful views of Wicklow, Dublin and Blessington Lakes. Would defiantly do it again!
December 5, 2020September 28, 2020nice trail overall
September 27, 2020September 25, 2020Lovely and muddy. got this in just before the rain yesterday pm. Saw a sika deer! quick descent if you're into running down mountains. waterproof boots a must. great views but was poor vis at top
September 18, 2020Easy walk, no need for boots. Low lying cloud hampered our vision from the RTE mast on top.
August 18, 2020Took a different route following paved bog road from Sally Gap. After 2km it turns to bog. There isn’t much of a path, not after heavy rain yesterday. Very wet in places. Difficult in the conditions but still worth a go if looking for a different route.
July 11, 2020Took on Kippure summit this morning. Lovely walk and we were lucky with the weather. Suitable hike for all the family.
June 30, 2020Fantastic views however heavy rain the past day or two left the trail very muddy, trail also brings you through marshland close to the mast, fine with the right footwear.
June 14, 2020Great views 10/10 1hr25 to do Parking is limited so no valuables left in cars !!
March 7, 2020Great hike with stunning views of the Wicklow mountains. We hiked in March after weeks of rain so the trail was boggy and waterlogged which we expected. To get onto the main road up to Kippure was interesting as we had to hop the ravine that follows the road. This is off trail but we had to get out of the bog at that point.
January 18, 2020Lovely, easy, clear trail. icey on the day for us and possibly a bit boggy on another day. Would recommend
August 17, 2019June 3, 2019
First to ReviewThe track shown is via Lough Bray Upper. It's about 200ft higher than the other lake.
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