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Sally Gap – Glenmacnass Waterfall loop from Vartry Reservoir Upper

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Ireland

Wicklow

Sally Gap – Glenmacnass Waterfall loop from Vartry Reservoir Upper

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Sally Gap – Glenmacnass Waterfall loop from Vartry Reservoir Upper

02:47

42.5km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.60 km

View of Lough Tay

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Beautiful view of the lake and beach.

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5.89 km

Lough Tay

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Great viewpoint of the lake.

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11.4 km

Sally Gap

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Sally Gap, one of the highest and most open crossroads in the Wicklow Mountains. Here, the R759 and the Old Military Road (R115) intersect at over 500 meters altitude, in …

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24.7 km

Glenmacnass Waterfall

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The Glenmacnass Waterfall cascades 80–100 metres down several broad steps into a carved U‑shaped valley, one of the wildest landscapes in the Wicklow Mountains. From the R115, you have a …

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30.2 km

Glenmacnass River Wooden Bridge

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On this bridge you cross the Glenmacnass River. How about a short break on the stones on the bank of the river?

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31.0 km

Glendalough Grocery

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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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42.1 km

Vartry Upper Reservoir

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The Vartry Upper Reservoir, located near Roundwood in County Wicklow, is part of a significant water supply system that serves Dublin city. Completed in 1923, it has a capacity of …

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42.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

2.28 km

1.36 km

836 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

1.68 km

1.45 km

1.35 km

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

19°C

12°C

76 %

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Sally Gap – Glenmacnass Waterfall loop from Vartry Reservoir Upper

View of Lough Tay

Lough Tay

Sally Gap

Glenmacnass Waterfall

Glenmacnass River Wooden Bridge

Glendalough Grocery

Vartry Upper Reservoir

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