Laragh–Glenmalure Scenic Route – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

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Wicklow

Laragh–Glenmalure Scenic Route – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

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Laragh–Glenmalure Scenic Route – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

01:43

21.8km

630m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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49 m

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly service and plenty of space inside and outside.

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1.56 km

Laragh–Glenmalure Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice quiet route with beautiful views and some altitude

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9.20 km

Glenmalure Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good pub and rest stop in the middle of the mountains. Take refuge here if you need to restock, there aren't many other spots around.

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9.20 km

The Glenmalure Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Glenmalure Lodge is one of the few restaurants/pubs directly on the Wicklow Way. Good food, good beer of course.

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9.42 km

Drumgoff Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Very nice hike

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11.0 km

Forested Climb Out of Glenmalure

Highlight • Climb

13.0 km

Ballyboy Brook Cascade

Highlight • Waterfall

Just off the Military Road above Glenmalure, you'll find this nice little cascade on the Ballyboy Brook. From here, it's just a short walk to the Glenmalure Lodge for accommodation …

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21.0 km

Bookey Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Bookey Bridge is more than a crossing; it is a monument to the idiosyncrasies of William Bookey, the then owner of the nearby Derrybawn House. He had this 12-meter-long …

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

Surfaces

21.9 km

Elevation