Little Sugar Loaf — County Wicklow

Northern Wicklow and Dublin Marilyns, Eire. Ben of Howth 171 m (Dublin), Saggart Hill 395 m (Dublin), Two Rock Mountain 536 m (Dublin), Little Sugar Loaf 342 m (Wicklow), and Great Sugar Loaf 501 m (Wicklow). On many of the peak bagging and outdoor websites I perused for this trip, I noted there were very few route descriptions regarding ascents of the lesser-known Irish Marilyns. This also applied to the availability of GPX files. I will therefore add relevant information and files that will hopefully provide assistance to future hikers and backpackers. A long day with a lot of driving, and hiking five Marilyns around the periphery of Dublin and Bray. Little Sugar Loaf, 342m, Wicklow, Eire (Marilyn). I have wanted to walk Little and Great Sugar Loaf just below Bray for the last five years, and it was worth coming back for it on a nice sunny day. Parking is in a small pull in at the bottom of the track. Room for only about two cars maximum. A lovely track takes you uphill and NE. The view ahead of Little Sugar Loaf is lovely, but the view SW towards Great Sugar Loaf is even better. The trail is good, and you meander up until you are just below the southern aspect of the summit. You leave the good trail and then make your way up the rocky slope in front of you for a short while until you get to the bouldery but unmarked top. The views all around are stunning, and they were all achieved without much effort. Parking: Small pull-in for 1/2 cars.  Route: Good trails, rocky section to the unmarked summit, and expansive views all around.  Statistics: 1.7 km with 175 m of height gain done in 35 minutes.