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Glendalough – View of the Wicklow Mountains loop from Russborough House

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Glendalough – View of the Wicklow Mountains loop from Russborough House

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5.0

(2)

57

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Glendalough – View of the Wicklow Mountains loop from Russborough House

04:31

87.1km

1,470m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.20 km

View of Poulaphouca Reservoir from the bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view from one of the many bridges in the area, as the various off shoots of the Poulaphouca Reservoir wind off in different directions.

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2

54.7 km

Glendalough Grocery

Highlight • Cafe

A very popular cafe serving food and drinks. A great spot for a well earned post ride slice of cake or a mid ride refuel!

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3

56.4 km

Trinity Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

ruins of Trinity Church just before Glendalough

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4

56.5 km

Glendalough

Highlight • Historical Site

Glendalough is home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. The early christian settlement was founded in the 6th century and a "monastic city" developed from this. …

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5

57.2 km

Wicklow Gap Ascent (East to West)

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Its approachable (except for a couple stretches, it remains well below 10%) gradient and length makes it one of the go-to climbs in the area. It's pretty exposed, but wind …

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6

63.3 km

View of the Wicklow Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stunning views of the Wicklow mountain range whilst cycling along this fast road.

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7

79.7 km

Bridge crossing Blessington Lake

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crossing Blessington Lake gives lovely panoramic views.

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B

87.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.3 km

10.5 km

225 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.9 km

7.07 km

163 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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