Seen from Crone Wood car park, Maulin seems to loom overhead in an intimidating fashion. But don’t despair - the track weaves its way reasonably gently upwards and the climb isn’t as tough as it looks.

Initially you follow the same trail as the long-distance Wicklow Way. At Ride Rock, there’s an excellent view over Powerscourt Waterfall, Ireland’s highest waterfall. A short while later you leave the Wicklow Way and climb a number of steep hairpin bends.

Eventually the angle of ascent relents and the track levels out. While the signposted route doesn’t take in the summit, it’s well worthwhile making the short detour to the top.

After the route starts to descend, you follow another series of signed paths and tracks back to the car park.

- Helen Fairbairn
 

Don’t Miss

Summit views across the Dublin and Wicklow mountains

Refuelling afterwards in the excellent coffee shops of Enniskerry

Practical Information

Crone Wood car park fills up quickly on weekends, so arrive early to be sure of getting a place

This walk follows good gravel paths, but has significant height gain