Route developed by the Dublin Mountains Partnership, the trail is signposted. The route has mountain trails, country paths through fields and forests and quiet side roads.

Hiking from East to West the 6 main stages include:

Stage 1 – Shankill to The Scalp (Barnaslingan)

Stage 2 – The Scalp (Barnaslingan) to Cruagh (long option)

Stage 2 – The Scalp (Barnaslingan) to Glencullen

Stage 3 – Glencullen to Cruagh

Stage 4 – Glencullen to Fairy Castle Loop Walk

Stage 5 – Cruagh to Fairy Castle Loop Walk

Stage 6 – Cruagh to Glenasmole

Stage 7 – Massy’s to Hell Fire Spur Route

Stage 8 – Glenasmole to Tallaght