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Kildare

View of the Wicklow Mountains – Glendasan River loop from Carnalway ED

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Road cycling routes
Ireland
Kildare

View of the Wicklow Mountains – Glendasan River loop from Carnalway ED

Hard

13

riders

View of the Wicklow Mountains – Glendasan River loop from Carnalway ED

04:06

79.2km

1,210m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.8 km for 264 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.43 km

Ballymore Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Viewpoint of the wonderful six-arch Ballymore Bridge going over River Liffey.

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2

25.5 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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3

31.2 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 …

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4

37.9 km

Glendasan River

Highlight • River

In the immediate vicinity of the cemetery

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5

38.3 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. …

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6

38.4 km

Trinity Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

ruins of Trinity Church just before Glendalough

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7

40.1 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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48.8 km

Wicklow Gap

Mountain Pass

B

79.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.8 km

253 m

121 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.5 km

13.7 km

121 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 26 July

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12°C

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