Great Sugar Loaf


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Join us for a thrilling summit hike to the top of the Great Sugar Loaf, one of Wicklow’s most iconic peaks. With its rocky slopes and panoramic views stretching across Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains, this short but rewarding hike offers a real mountain feel without the long distance.
We’ll hike at a steady pace, enjoy the summit views, and wrap up with a casual lunch break nearby.
[RSVP Required]
Meeting Point 1 at 8:00 AM: Busaras
8:15 AM – Bus Éireann 133 to Kilmacanogue
Arrive at Pluck’s Bar: 9:00 AM
Meeting Point 2 at 9:30 AM: Pluck’s Bar [Those driving can meet here]
Start the hike from 9:30 AM
12:30 PM – Finish the hike and optional food break at Pluck’s Bar
2:50 PM – Return Bus 133 to Dublin
4:00 PM – Arrive back in Dublin
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Details:
• Distance: ~6.5 km out-and-back
• Duration: ~2.5–3 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate - Hard (short but steep ascent)
• Transport: Bus Éireann 133 to Kilmacanogue, short walk to trailhead
• What to bring: Water, sturdy shoes, snacks, windbreaker or rain layer


Great Sugar Loaf