Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne landscape

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Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne

~3 days · 30.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance30.5 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain5,971 ft
Gain / mile196 ft
High point1,837 ft
Difficulty index22/100

What the Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne is known for

Stages 3–5 of Wicklow Way is an official 47 km point-to-point section from Roundwood trail node (OSM node 2432433487) to Moyne trail node (OSM node 796701191).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,388 ft to 5,984 ft over 30.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 14.8 mi · 49%
  • Downhill 15.7 mi · 51%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne?

22 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne scores 22/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne take?

Most backpackers hike the Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 30.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne?

The Wicklow Way — Stages 3–5: Roundwood to Moyne climbs roughly 5,971 ft total — about 196 ft per mile, topping out near 1,837 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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