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Glenmacnass Waterfall – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Newbridge

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Kildare

Glenmacnass Waterfall – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Newbridge

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Glenmacnass Waterfall – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Newbridge

07:19

113km

1,390m

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: June 25, 2026

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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28.5 km

Lockstown Bridge Over the Kings River

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During our cycling trip around Poulaphouca Reservoir / Blessington Lake we crossed the Kings river, nice for a short stop to enjoy the views of the river and scenery.

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39.9 km

View from the Top of Wicklow Gap

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You made it up there so enjoy the view

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46.8 km

Glendalough Monastic Site

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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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48.9 km

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Friendly service and plenty of space inside and outside.

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55.7 km

The waterfall plunges in multiple stages, 80–100 meters, down a wide granite ledge. The combination of steep walls, open highlands, and the winding river below makes this one of the most dramatic panoramas in the entire R115 corridor.

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68.5 km

Sallygap

Mountain Pass

77.7 km

Bridge Over the River in Ireland

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77.8 km

Bridge Over the River Liffey

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Small bridge over the river. Beautiful views on both sides of Wicklow Mountains.

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85.4 km

River Liffey

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The River Liffey is approximately 125 kilometers long, flowing from its source in the Wicklow Mountains to its mouth at Dublin Bay and the Irish sea. The river has been …

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112 km

Ruins

113 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

111 km

1.24 km

493 m

203 m

194 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.9 km

17.4 km

1.16 km

169 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

18°C

11°C

16 %

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Glenmacnass Waterfall – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Newbridge

Lockstown Bridge Over the Kings River

View from the Top of Wicklow Gap

Glendalough Monastic Site

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park