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Russborough House – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Sallins and Naas

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Kildare

Russborough House – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Sallins and Naas

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Russborough House – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Sallins and Naas

06:29

99.7km

1,250m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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876 m

Greenway Bike Hire (Grand Canal)

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike rental, mechanic and coffee. Great place to stop

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17.5 km

Russborough House

Highlight • Historical Site

Russborough House is an 18th-century mansion house with the longest facade in Ireland, measuring 210 meters. Richard Cassels, born in Kassel in 1690, is considered one of the most important architects of Irish Palladianism in the 18th century.

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23.4 km

Poulaphouca Reservoir

Lake

25.4 km

Ballyboys Lodge B&B

Highlight • Rest Area

A great location to stay for a few days. The host Catherine does a wonderful job. Your are very welcome once you step inside. Very friendly and always around if …

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41.0 km

View from the Top of Wicklow Gap

Highlight • Viewpoint

You made it up there so enjoy the view

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48.0 km

Glendalough Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This round tower is about 30 meters high and has 6 floors. At a height of 3.6 m there is a door that could be reached with a ladder.

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48.2 km

Glendalough Monastic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of the monastic settlement of Glendalough are picturesquely situated in a valley in the Wicklow Mountains. It is a very special place for my wife and I, which …

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50.3 km

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe stop on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. It's a good idea to stock up here as there aren't many opportunities once you get into the mountains.

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75.3 km

Valleymount Bridge

Highlight • Natural

Valleymount Bridge was built in the 1930s when the River Liffey was dammed to form Poulaphouca Reservoir, flooding much of the surrounding valley. It links Valleymount with Ballyknockan, carrying a …

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80.2 km

Beach

99.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.5 km

4.98 km

2.09 km

1.52 km

456 m

169 m

127 m

Surfaces

86.2 km

9.99 km

1.77 km

1.64 km

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 21 May

19°C

12°C

30 %

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Russborough House – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Sallins and Naas

Greenway Bike Hire (Grand Canal)

Russborough House

Ballyboys Lodge B&B

View from the Top of Wicklow Gap

Glendalough Round Tower

Glendalough Monastic Site

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

Valleymount Bridge

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