The journey into the wilderness
is the first step of retreating

 

Address
Mucklagh Lodge, Aughavannagh, County Wicklow, Y14 RY62

Phone
International +353 (0)402 44 123
Local 0402 44 123

Drop by to view the venue
Retreat leaders wishing to view the venue may do so by appointment please!

Travel Time
We are 97km from Dublin Airport which is a 90 min drive at off peak times.

Journey Times

  • Major Hubs

    Dublin Airport - 90 mins
    Dublin City Centre - 80 mins
    Wicklow Town - 40 mins
    Arklow - 30 mins

    for Supermarkets, petrol stations etc

  • National Attractions

    Glendalough - 25 mins
    Beyond the Trees at Avondale - 25 mins
    Kilmacurragh National Botanic Gardens - 30 mins
    Luggnaquila Mountain - 20 mins

    Find more information about local attractions here.

  • Local Villages

    Aughrim 15 mins
    Rathdrum 20 mins
    Knockananna 15 mins
    Laragh 25 mins

    for convenience stores & petrol pumps

The Journey to Mucklagh

We are located deep in the Wicklow Mountains near the village of Aughavannagh, and a 15 minute drive from Glenmalure. The road is narrow and bumpy, there are no streetlights, no houses, no signage and sometimes no signal. And we love it that way!

We strongly advise that guests are not driving here in the dark unless they are familiar with the route. Even though we have found the Eircode Y14 RY62 brings you straight to us, we hear some people say they got lost. This could be due to loss of signal, so please be advised to screenshot the directions when you are about 30 minutes away from here.

Coming from Dublin, Google maps may send you through Glendalough. This route sometimes displays a shorter travel time, however while it is stunningly beautiful, it is a winding mountainous journey. For a smoother journey we recommend staying on the M11 until junction 16, follow signs for Rathdrum. At Rathdrum village you will still have to journey over a mountain called ‘Brown Hill’, but that last leg of the journey is just 15 minutes and very scenic… watch out for sheep, goats, deer & pheasants on this road!

International Guests

Flying into Ireland

The nearest airport is Dublin International Airport and is 97km away (90 min drive).

Group Transfers

A mini-bus seating 15 people, picking up at Dublin Airport and dropping off at Mucklagh Lodge will cost in the region of €350. The return journey can also be arranged and will cost the same. The journey should take 1 hour 30 minutes but only if travelling at off peak times. Avoid rush hour (morning & evening) journeys in Dublin at all costs!
Floods Bus Hire +353 83 061 1414
www.floodsbushire.ie

Private Transfer

Travel in style and book a private transfers with a door to door service. Prices in the region of €270 each way.
www.dublinpcd.com

Local Taxi

You won’t be able to flag down a taxi locally nor is there Uber, you will need to book a taxi in advance.
www.glendaloughcabs.ie
www.mickdunbar.com

Car Hire

Your participants may have plans to extend their stay in Ireland, hiring a car may be a better option. Much of Ireland is not accessible by public transport so a car will give flexibility and convenience. There are many hire car options at Dublin Airport. The same advice applies about avoiding rush hour traffic. Remember we drive on the left!

Public Transport

It is not possible to get here via public transport completely, but you can get to Rathdrum which is 20 minutes away as follows:

Dublin Airport to Connolly Station
Via Bus - Dublin Express Bus (takes 1 hour and costs €8, frequent service)
www.dublinexpress.ie

Connolly Station to Rathdrum Station
Via Train - Irish Rail (takes 1 hour 30 mins and costs €8, infrequent - approx. 6 trains per day)
www.irishrail.ie/en-ie

Once in Rathdrum, check if a fellow retreat participant can pick you up on the way. If not book a taxi in advance.