Djouce

Djouce is a mountain summit in County Wicklow that rises to about 725 meters and features rocky outcrops of mica schist. A well-maintained boarded trail using railway sleepers runs from the base toward the top to protect the boggy ground underneath.

The mountain's name originates from the Irish term 'Dioghais', which means fortified height. This indicates the peak held strategic importance in the past as a lookout or defensive position in the northeastern section of the Wicklow Mountains.

The name comes from the Irish word 'Dioghais', meaning fortified height, which reflects the area's historical significance. A memorial stone on the southern slopes honors J.B. Malone, who created the Wicklow Way walking trail that draws many visitors to this region.

The climb follows a well-maintained boarded trail made from railway sleepers that protects the underlying bog from erosion and foot traffic. The path is straightforward to follow, especially important during wet weather when the timber steps reduce slipping hazards.

In 1946, a Junkers aircraft carrying girl guides crashed on the southwestern slopes, but all occupants survived the impact. The incident left traces of aviation history on this remote mountain, marking an unexpected chapter in the peak's past.

Location: County Wicklow

Elevation above the sea: 725 m

Made from material: mica schist

GPS coordinates: 53.13086,-6.23991

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20