Glendalough Round Tower – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

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Glendalough Round Tower – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

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Glendalough Round Tower – The Glenmalure Inn loop from Glendalough

03:19

45.1km

1,010m

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: August 22, 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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534 m

Glendalough Round Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This round tower is about 30 meters high and has 6 floors. At a height of 3.6 m there is a door that could be reached with a ladder.

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715 m

Glendalough Monastic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of the monastic settlement of Glendalough are picturesquely situated in a valley in the Wicklow Mountains. It is a very special place for my wife and I, which …

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2.85 km

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly service and plenty of space inside and outside.

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4.36 km

Laragh–Glenmalure Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice quiet route with beautiful views and some altitude

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12.0 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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13.8 km

Forested Climb Out of Glenmalure

Highlight • Climb

42.3 km

Bookey Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Bookey Bridge is more than a crossing; it is a monument to the idiosyncrasies of William Bookey, the then owner of the nearby Derrybawn House. He had this 12-meter-long …

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45.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.3 km