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Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Kilcoole

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Road cycling routes
Ireland
Wicklow

Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Kilcoole

Moderate

48

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Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Kilcoole

02:54

64.4km

620m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

5.62 km

Newcastle Royal Castle

Highlight • Castle

2

29.0 km

Rathdrum

Highlight • Settlement

Historic hillside town above the Avonmore valley, with roots in Celtic ring forts and later a centre of flannel and wool trade. Close to Avondale House (Parnell) and perfectly situated …

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36.5 km

Vale of Clara

Highlight • Forest

Road dark tunnel through the Old Forest.

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40.3 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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51.0 km

Smooth Rural Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

road surface was renewed in May 2025, great joy now

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6

55.2 km

Slaughter Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

or road with good tarmac to go down to NMK

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7

62.7 km

Kilcoole

Highlight • Settlement

Kilcoole, a charming village in County Wicklow, is known for its scenic beach, birdwatching opportunities, and historical landmarks like the 12th-century Church of St. Comgall.

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64.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.8 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.8 km

4.53 km

< 100 m

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