Glendalough – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

Glendalough – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

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Glendalough – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

01:48

33.0km

590m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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296 m

Glendalough

Highlight • Historical Site

Glendalough, a stunning glacial valley in County Wicklow, is famous for its historical monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century, featuring a well-preserved round tower and several …

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618 m

Glendalough

Highlight • Historical Site

Glendalough is home to one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. The early christian settlement was founded in the 6th century and a "monastic city" developed from this. …

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732 m

Trinity Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

ruins of Trinity Church just before Glendalough

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2.47 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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2.53 km

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly service and plenty of space inside and outside.

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11.4 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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11.7 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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24.6 km

Avonmore River

Highlight • River

The Avonmore River, known as "An Abhainn Mhór" in Irish, meaning "the big river," originates from Lough Dan in the Wicklow Mountains, west of Roundwood. It flows southward for approximately …

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33.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

6.50 km

< 100 m