Prince William's Seat

About Prince William's Seat

Sitting on the border of Dublin and Wicklow, this heathery summit offers a straightforward ascent from the Glencullen side. Often overlooked in favour of its loftier neighbours, it provides a quiet, broad plateau with expansive views stretching across Dublin Bay to Howth Head and the distinctive profile of the Great Sugar Loaf.

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• •The hill's name is commonly attributed to Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, a son of King George II; it is one of several topographical features in the Dublin and Wicklow mountains named during the 18th century to honour the royal family.
• •From the summit, you gain a clear perspective down into the Glencree Valley, with the prominent telecommunications mast atop Kippure clearly visible to the southwest and the jagged peaks of the Little and Great Sugar Loaf to the east.
• •The ascent often begins from the high road at Boranaraltry, passing through the Raven's Glen, a steep-sided valley that provides a sheltered, wooded contrast to the exposed and often boggy summit plateau.
• •Despite its regal title, the 'Seat' consists of a modest cairn and a granite boundary marker, proving that even a prince must occasionally make do with a cold stone chair and a damp Wicklow breeze.