Prince William’s Seat

Suits: Teens

Hike: When does a hill become a mountain? Some scales say 600m, others 500m (Irish summits over 500m are dubbed ‘arderins’). Prince William’s Seat splits the difference while straddling the Dublin/Wicklow border at 555m. From Boranaraltry Lane, follow the yellow Wicklow Way signs into a zig-zagging forest trail. When you emerge, you can take a steep, mulchy path southwest to the peak, or circle via a firmer path (pin the location beforehand). Marked by a trig pillar, The Seat sounds like it has a firm history, but its origins are unclear - was it named for the brother of King George IV, or the Fitzwilliam family, who once owned the lands? – PÓC

Start and Finish at: Boranaraltry Bridge.

Level: Moderate/Hard.

Length / Time: 9-11km; allow 3 hours, depending on the parking start point.