Crone Woods – Maulin Mountain Loop

Crone Wood is a very popular destination for all types of walkers. The forest gives easy access to the open mountains along with plenty of fun walks for families. The Maulin Mountain Loop is a fantastic route which takes you high on to the summit slopes of Maulin. Along the way you’ll enjoy a variety of forest types- Scots pine, Douglas fir, Sitka spruce, Larch and Corsican pine. With a bonus of excellent views of Powerscourt Waterfall and panoramic views from the range of viewing points along the way. Starting at Crone Woods Carpark, this trail provides a high level route across the upper slopes of Maulin Mountain with magnificent views into Glencree and over the adjacent mountains and valleys. Ride Rock looks over Powerscourt Waterfall and the Great Sugar Loaf, and in the distance Dublin and Dublin Bay can be seen.

Grade: Strenuous

Marking: Route is marked with Red discs with a footprint – Loop Walk
Distance: 6.9km
Estimated time: 2.5hrs
Total height climbed: 320m
Highest point: 530m
Terrain underfoot: Forest roads & Footpaths
Suitable for: Anyone with reasonable fitness

How to get to start point: Crone Wood Entrance Car Park