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Deputy's Pass Woods – Arklow Bridge loop from Rathdrum

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Wicklow

Deputy's Pass Woods – Arklow Bridge loop from Rathdrum

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5.0

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Deputy's Pass Woods – Arklow Bridge loop from Rathdrum

03:19

53.3km

530m

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: May 14, 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 53.3 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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6.10 km

Deputy's Pass Woods

Highlight • Forest

The name "Deputy’s Pass" is believed to refer to a historic route through the mountains that was once used for traveling between the town of Rathdrum and the surrounding areas. …

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21.7 km

Haughton's Bridge beach

Highlight • Beach

Lovely sandy beach next to the road, an easy spot for a swim if the weather is nice. Great view across the Irish sea to North Wales.

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24.4 km

View of Haughton's Bridge Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic view looking down towards Haughton's Bridge beach and its long stretch of golden sand.

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26.9 km

Buckroney Sand Dunes

Nature Reserve

34.8 km

A statue dedicated to the Irish legend that is Ronnie Delany who achieved international fame when at the age of 21 he won a Gold Medal in the 1500m race at the Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia in 1956.

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34.9 km

Arklow Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

"Leave only footprints" was written at the Arklow herb garden, which a woman proudly drew our attention to. Otherwise? Arklow is neither fish nor flesh. Up-and-coming, because the commuters who …

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35.0 km

Avoca River

Highlight • River

The River Avoca in County Wicklow is renowned for its scenic beauty, flowing through lush valleys and ending at Arklow. Rich in history, the river is also famous for inspiring …

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43.7 km

Beach

53.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.6 km

584 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

3.83 km

478 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

26°C

16°C

0 %

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Deputy's Pass Woods – Arklow Bridge loop from Rathdrum

Rathdrum Station

Deputy's Pass Woods

Brittas Bridge (c. 1778)

Haughton's Bridge beach

View of Haughton's Bridge Beach

Statue of Ronnie Delany

Arklow Bridge

Avoca River

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