Wild camping between Roundwood and Glendalough?

Help24536

A couple of friends and I are going to be walking a section of The Wicklow Way in a few days and are interested in doing some wild camping instead of staying in hostels or campsites along the way.

Anyone know if there is a good spot to camp between the Roundwood to Glendalough section of the trail?

The closer to Glendalough the better but anywhere is good.

Thanks!

BarryD

The only designated place as such on this stretch of the Wicklow Way is as you start to approach Paddock Hill. It's a Mountain Meitheal shelter, open on one side, wooden construction etc., marked on Wicklow Way Map Guide by EastWest Mapping. No need to bring a tent (if there's room in it), but you need your own stove and sleeping bag etc. Provided on a leave as you find it basis.

There's a couple more of these shelters on the WW, in forest on side of Mullacor and one on Carrickashane Mtn as you descend to Aughavannagh.

Might not be quite what you want but note that Roundwood to Glendalough is a busy recreational area.

silverharp

Lough Dan is great, one spot beside the river near the north west end of the lake, you will be invisible there, there is another spot higher up but you are unlikely to be alone as its popular enough and then the lakeshore on the north west side is ok, its a bit of a detour from the wicklow way but will be quieter as well and less chance of meeting knick knacks