Night Walking & Guided Night Hikes

There’s something unforgettable about stepping onto a hill as daylight fades.

As the sun sets and darkness settles, familiar landscapes take on a different character. The noise drops away. The air feels cooler and clearer. Your senses sharpen. Night walking isn’t about distance or speed — it’s about atmosphere, awareness, and experiencing the land in a quieter, more elemental way.

Where We Walk

Our night hikes take place on carefully chosen routes in Dublin and Wicklow with open views, safe terrain, and well defined paths. Our Summer & Autumn schedule is:

Glendalough After Hours - Saturday August 29th

• Meeting in Glendalough, after the crowds have join, we climb up the Spinc in twilight and upon our return have a guided tour of the Monastic City and graveyard in the dark. For more information and booking options see here.

Ballinastoe Woods to Djouce - Saturday September 12th

• Visit these famous woods in the dark and continue on to Djouce where if the weather treats us well we can uncover some of the secrets of the Milky Way. For more information and booking options see here.

Great Sugar Loaf - Saturday September 19th

• We will ascend the Great Sugar Loaf, not by the tourist route, but via a looped-route that starts at Kilmacanogue for great views out onto the Irish Sea. For more information and booking options see here.

Dublin Hills - Tibradden and Fairy Castle - Saturday September 26th

• A dramatic high point above the city, offering incredible evening skylines and big sky views. For more information and booking options see here.

What to Expect

We walk at a steady, relaxed pace. Headtorches are used when needed, but we also allow time for our eyes to adjust naturally. On clear evenings, we may pause to look at the stars. On misty nights, the hills feel wilder and more mysterious. Either way, the experience is immersive.

Along the way, there’s space for:

• Quiet reflection

• Conversation and shared stories

• Local folklore shaped by darkness

• Moments without artificial light

These hikes are suitable for beginners and families (typically 12+) with a reasonable level of fitness.

Safety & Planning

All night walks are:

• Carefully risk assessed

• Led by a qualified and experienced guide

• Limited to small groups

• Weather dependent

A full kit list is provided in advance, including headtorch requirements. If conditions are unsuitable, the walk will be rescheduled.

The hills don’t switch off when the sun goes down — they simply reveal another side of themselves.

Join us and experience Wicklow in a way most people never do.