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Wicklow Gap, Blessington and Sally Gap loop from Laragh — Wicklow Mountains National Park

Wicklow Gap, Blessington and Sally Gap loop from Laragh — Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Wicklow Gap, Blessington and Sally Gap loop from Laragh — Wicklow Mountains National Park

03:24

69.6km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.75 km

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. Most the surviving buildings are from the 10-12th centuries.

If you have time it is definitely worth cycling through Glendalough and following the lake through to Lower Lake.

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2.48 km

Wicklow Gap Ascent (East to West)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Its approachable (except for a couple stretches, it remains well below 10%) gradient and length makes it one of the go-to climbs in the area. It's pretty exposed, but wind (nor heat) are usually a major factor. At the top, you'll find a nice viewpoint

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8.50 km

View of the Wicklow Mountains

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stunning views of the Wicklow mountain range whilst cycling along this fast road.

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49.8 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 the middle of a vast moorland and heath landscape without buildings or shelter. The panorama is a full 360°: the dark bogs of Liffey Head Bog, the flanks of Kippure, the valleys towards Glencree, and the long, empty Military Road that runs like a pencil line through the highlands. This location is world-famous as a backdrop for films and series such as Braveheart, Vikings, and P.S. I Love You.

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62.6 km

Glenmacnass Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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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69.3 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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69.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.5 km

2.77 km

197 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.4 km

197 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

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Wicklow Gap, Blessington and Sally Gap loop from Laragh — Wicklow Mountains National Park

Glendalough

Wicklow Gap Ascent (East to West)

View of the Wicklow Mountains

Sally Gap

Glenmacnass Waterfall

Glendalough Grocery

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