Rathdrum village sits high on the western side of the Avonmore river valley that flows through the Vale of Clare. This offers you fantastic views of the River Avonmore as you pass through.

Bernd G

August 31, 2024

Road cycling

Taking the train from Dublin to Rathdrum will bring you straight into the Wicklow Mountains, where the biking or hiking can start.

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Roundwood and Rathdrum loop from Laragh

47.8km

02:12

500m

Cycle the moderate 29.7-mile Roundwood and Rathdrum loop from Laragh, enjoying Wicklow Mountains scenery and Vartry Reservoir views.

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Aughrim and Rathdrum loop from Laragh

55.9km

02:48

870m

Cycle the moderate 34.7 miles (55.9 km) Aughrim and Rathdrum loop from Laragh, gaining 2846 feet (867 metres) in the Wicklow Mountains.

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Killakee Viewpoint – Sally Gap loop from Rathdrum

97.0km

04:41

1,340m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 130 m

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Wednesday 1 April

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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Rathdrum

#1.

Roundwood and Rathdrum loop from Laragh

#2.

Aughrim and Rathdrum loop from Laragh

#3.

Killakee Viewpoint – Sally Gap loop from Rathdrum

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