Lough Dan House

If you are considering walking the Wicklow Way, I would highly encourage you to base your walk at the Lough Dan House. This is my second time staying here and intend it to be an annual tradition. The Byrne family are some of the kindest and hardest working people you will encounter. Their knowledge of the trails and history of the land will be a great aide to you on your hikes. By doing an all-inclusive self guided walking trip, you will avoid wasting time with airport transfer, having to pack up and move your bags each day, forage for lunch, and feeling unsettled. In addition, there are some stretches of the trail that pale in comparison to some of the walks around Lough Dan that you can do instead. Kanturk/ Scarr Mountain is an amazing walk you can do right from the house door. And there is no walk better than coming down Luggala Valley and around Lough Dan. You can access several parts of the Wicklow Way right out the door, and for those that may be a bit away such as the Glendalough-Spinc&Glenealo route, they can drop you at the trailhead and pick you up when you are finished. Theresa will also pack you a tasty lunch so you have no worries about finding food. The breakfasts and dinners are exceptional and the people you meet along the way make the journey priceless and memorable.

We enjoyed a fantastic stay at LoughDan House. We took advantage of a full hiking tour package which included being collected and returned to Dublin, several nights stay, fresh cooked breakfast and lunches each day, transport to trailheads as well as rides to a different pub/restaurant each evening. The area is absolutely beautiful with so many lovely walks to choose from. Theresa and Sean are available to help you select a hike each day and provide trail maps. The inn is very peaceful and comfortable... easy to relax and prepare for the next day's adventure. We really looked forward to the cooked fresh to order breakfast each morning. Best eggs, bacon, sauages and smoked salmon that we had in Ireland. We were also delighted with the surprise sandwiches each day...always something unique and fresh. We were the envy of all the others on the trail! We will be back as soon as we can!

our return visit was really great. Excellent cheerful hosts, sumptuous Breakfasts, lovely room, and great location in the Wicklow mountains. Host had extensive knowledge of the mountains and the local walks. a minibus taxi service also available if required. We had only one wet afternoon and our host offered to dry our walking gear immediately , without having to ask. we Highly recommend this lovely establishment and look forward to a return visit.