Lugnaquilla

Lugnaquilla is a mountain in County Wicklow and the highest point in the province of Leinster, rising 925 meters. The landscape around the summit features glacial valleys and steep rock formations that shape the terrain dramatically.

The summit plateau took its name from an 18th-century local landowner whose identity became tied to the mountain. The original Irish name for the peak referred to the wildlife inhabiting the slopes.

The mountain attracts numerous hikers throughout the year, with three main starting points offering different perspectives of the Wicklow Mountains landscape.

The mountain can be reached from several starting points that offer different difficulty levels and terrain types. Visitors should check weather conditions beforehand and wear proper footwear, as the routes can be steep and exposed.

Two distinct glacial corries with names evoking prisons mark the eastern face of the mountain. These rock-walled formations were carved during the last ice age and remain striking features of the peak's outline.

Location: County Wicklow

Elevation above the sea: 925 m

GPS coordinates: 52.96715,-6.46463

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22