Great Sugar Loaf with kids

Qboot

Hey there, I would welcome some advice from more seasoned family hikers.

Recently, I took my kids, 8yo and 6yo, to the very top of Diamond Hill, and they loved the entire experience. They had managed it very well, much better than expected, actually. So now that I know they can handle a moderate climb such as this, I was thinking of taking them to the Great Sugar Loaf. However, as I have never been to the Wicklow Mountains before, I am wondering if the peak would be manageable for them. What do you guys think? If in your opinion it may be a tad too strenuous for kids that age, then perhaps you can recommend another, easier peak in the Wicklow Mountains? Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.

John_Rambo

100% manageable for kids of that age and a great sense of achievement for them due to the nature of the peak. The drive towards it is exciting too. It's quite prominent and visible unlike a lot of the sloping foothills of Wicklow.

Qboot

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122218325#Comment_122218325

Well then, I am officially sold ;) Thanks for the reassurance, looks like we are headed for Wicklow then.

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122219102#Comment_122219102

You'll see loads of birds of prey if it's sunny. Best of luck.