The Mass Path in Lacken starts at the very centre of the Village, near the school. Use the path to reach the Coillte forestry network of trails at Lugnagun above Lacken with stunning views over the Blessington Lakes. Opportunities from there to follow the unmarked open mountain trails to reach Sorrel Hill and the Wicklow Mountains. Parking is available in front of the Church close to Zellers pub.

Grade: Moderate

Markings: Arrows to mark Edge of forest only – Loop Trail

Distance: 4.2km

Estimated Time: 1.25hrs

Total Height Climbed: 210m

Suitable for: Walkers with moderate fitness

How to get to start point: Lacken Church Car Park

• GPS TO START POINT: 53.1392,-6.4899
• GRID REF: O 011 108
• Nearest village is Lacken

Sorrel Hill – Black Hill Mountain Loop

The below trail is a mountain loop to Sorrel Hill and Black Hill.  This route is not market and requires proper mountain gear and navigational skill in bad weather.  The full loop is about 12km in distance with 550+ climb.  Parking is available in Lacken at Zeller’s Pub and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

See Route option at link:  https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2334978?units=km

Route Options:

• Sorrell Hill:  use same route through the Mass Path to reach the summit and back (around 7km distance).
• Black Hill:  Drive up the Gap Road (L8367) an park at the Gap to climb up and down Black Hill