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Ballygannon Woods – Rathdrum loop from Rathdrum

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Wicklow

Ballygannon Woods – Rathdrum loop from Rathdrum

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Ballygannon Woods – Rathdrum loop from Rathdrum

01:47

27.1km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 40 m for 6 m

After 27.1 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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83 m

Rathdrum Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Good starting Point to Wicklow Mountains. Officially only two Bikes allowed in Traun. No Idea how this ist handled
Liked it on this tour
Rathdrum, Glendalough 2017_06_16
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1.04 km

River Avonmore

Highlight • River

The river Avonmore is a spirited river, flowing fast, down a wide and rough channel from Lough Dan to the Avonbeg, below Rathdrum.

The Avonmore Way is a long distance …

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1.27 km

Rathdrum Bridge over the Avoca River

Highlight • Bridge

Rathdrum Bridge is a historic bridge spanning the Avoca River. Rathdrum itself was an important town during the 18th and 19th centuries, serving as a vital link for trade and …

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15.0 km

Ballard Wood

Highlight • Forest

The tranquil trails of Ballard Wood are a charming and peaceful forest that provides you with a lovely escape in the Irish countryside. This woodland is known for its serene …

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24.4 km

Ballygannon Woods was part of the millennium forest project, where over 1.6 million trees were planted. The woodland is older than that, with many 200-year-old oak trees.

There are several way marked walking trails around the forest.

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26.2 km

Rathdrum

Highlight • Settlement

Rathdrum village sits high on the western side of the Avonmore river valley that flows through the Vale of Clare. This offers you fantastic views of the River Avonmore as you pass through.

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27.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

550 m

396 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

8.25 km

426 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 15 May

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Ballygannon Woods – Rathdrum loop from Rathdrum

Rathdrum Station

River Avonmore

Rathdrum Bridge over the Avoca River

Ballard Wood

Ballygannon Woods

Rathdrum

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