Sandycove Beach – Military Road (L1013) loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

Sandycove Beach – Military Road (L1013) loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

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Sandycove Beach – Military Road (L1013) loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

03:21

68.7km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Sandycove Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sandycove is a charming coastal area located along the shores of Dublin Bay. One of the most iconic features of Sandycove is the James Joyce Tower and Museum.
The area …

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14.3 km

This narrow rocky pass through which runs the old Dublin to Enniskerry road was formed by an Ice Age glacial lake overflow. There are many granite outcrops and boulders to be seen, especially on the wooded eastern Barnaslingan side. (coillte.ie/site/barnaslingan-wood/)

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17.2 km

Clock Tower at Enniskerry Village Square

Highlight • Monument

Great spot to stop for a coffee or beer. Plenty of good establishments on the square.

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26.9 km

German War Cemetery Glencree

Highlight • Historical Site

In the heart of the rugged Wicklow Mountains lies the Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof, a place of deep peace and reflection. Here rest 134 people, mainly German military personnel (mostly pilots and …

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27.1 km

Armoury Café

Highlight • Cafe

For the cyclist, this is the main attraction. The café is located in the old armoury and is known for its hearty soups, homemade cakes, and good coffee. You could almost call it a cycling café.

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28.1 km

Military Road (L1013)

Highlight • Cycleway

You are here on one of the most characteristic sections of the Old Military Road, built between 1800 and 1809 by the British Army to control the Wicklow Mountains after …

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35.6 km

Sally Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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54.0 km

The Bog Meadow

Nature Reserve

58.9 km