Djouce Mountain
Popular Wicklow mountain for hiking and views
A Wicklow mountain with peaty trails and boardwalks leading to open summit ridges; popular with day hikers for easy access and views toward Dublin on clear days.
Djouce at a Glance#
Address: Djouce (Djouce Mountain), Wicklow Mountains, Leinster, Ireland
About Djouce#
Djouce is a prominent hill in the northern Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland, frequently visited by walkers from nearby villages and trailheads. The summit area is a compact, rocky ridge with exposed slopes and cliff sections on the northern face.
The site is popular for short to medium-length hikes and is crossed or approached by nearby sections of the Wicklow Way; established paths lead from car parks or local lanes to the summit ridge. Hikers come for the accessible routes and the panoramic views, notably over Lough Tay and neighboring peaks.
The hill occupies a position in north County Wicklow within the upland blanket bog and heath characteristic of the range, and it is accessed from roads and trailheads serving the Wicklow Mountains National Park and surrounding recreational areas.
- Trails: Well served by a network of marked trails and by sections of the Wicklow Way, making it a common day-hike destination from nearby villages.
- Views: Offers clear views over Lough Tay (the ‘Guinness Lake’) and the surrounding Wicklow Mountains on clear days.
How to Get to Djouce#
Main access is from the R759 (Powerscourt/Glendalough area). There are signed trailheads and parking near Ballinastoe; the nearest towns are Roundwood and Laragh, both served by regional buses from Dublin.
Tips for Visiting Djouce#
- Park at the official trailhead on the R759 (near Ballinastoe) to avoid confusing sheep tracks.
- Early morning brings clearer summit views before the typical Wicklow cloud builds.
- Bring warm layers even in summer - the plateau is exposed and wind can be severe.
Best Time to Visit Djouce#
Best in late spring to early autumn for reliable conditions; winter can be exposed and snowy.
Weather & Climate near Djouce#
Djouce's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1753 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -3° | 199 mm | overcast | 92% | 9.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -3° | 147 mm | overcast | 91% | 8.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 7° | -1° | 147 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 115 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 12° | 5° | 118 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.7h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 103 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 98 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 9° - 16° | 12° | 128 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.6h |
| September | Poor | 7° - 14° | 10° | 149 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 177 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 174 mm | overcast | 91% | 8.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 198 mm | overcast | 92% | 8.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
