Heritage Hike: Church Mountain

Discover Church Mountain, its ancient history and spellbinding stories on a guided heritage hike with Isabel Clissmann, founder of the Heritage Hiking Wicklow project. This moderate 14km hiking route will follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims who once gathered on Church Mountain’s sacred summit.

For heritage enthusiasts and hillwalkers alike, this hike offers a new way to experience the Wicklow Mountains and a chance to learn first-hand about Church Mountain’s fascinating history - its ancient ruins, its pilgrimage tradition, its ties to the harvest festival of Lughnasadh, and much more.

Exploring the deep connections between story, place, and meaning that have shaped our perspective of the Irish landscape for hundreds of years, this guided hike promises to shine new light on the rich cultural heritage of the Wicklow Mountains.

Heritage Hiking Wicklow is a citizen heritage project dedicated to showcasing the unique history and mythology of the Wicklow Mountains. To learn more, visit the project Instagram page @heritage_hiking.

Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmFHdwE6agPwKSzZ6

The hiking route is approximately 14km with 372m of elevation. It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure they have an adequate level of fitness and suitable equipment (e.g. waterproofs, hiking boots, etc) to take part in this activity.