Great Sugar Loaf
Mountain in Wicklow · 501 m
The hike up Great Sugar Loaf
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Parking and starting point
Check signage and any parking fees on site.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Great Sugar Loaf?
Great Sugar Loaf is 501 m above sea level and lies in Wicklow. Its prominence is 228 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Great Sugar Loaf?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.2 km one way with 204 m of ascent. Expect around 58 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Great Sugar Loaf?
The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 1.2 km on foot · ↑ 204 m · about 58 min round trip. Alternative: Fitzsimons Park (northeast of the peak) (about 2.3 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Great Sugar Loaf in Conquer?
Yes — Great Sugar Loaf is one of 1,246 peaks in Ireland in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Great Sugar Loaf in the app
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