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Bohernabreena Waterworks – Bohernabreena Upper Reservoir loop from Russborough House

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Wicklow

Bohernabreena Waterworks – Bohernabreena Upper Reservoir loop from Russborough House

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Bohernabreena Waterworks – Bohernabreena Upper Reservoir loop from Russborough House

08:35

127km

1,970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.5 km

Tree-Lined Country Lane

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32.7 km

Bohernabreena Waterworks

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Bohernabreena Waterworks forms the historical heart of the waterworks connecting the Upper and Lower Reservoirs. The complex is located on the north side of the Upper Reservoir and consists of …

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32.7 km

Bohernabreena Upper Reservoir

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The Upper Reservoir is the highest lake in the Glenasmole valley and feels a lot wilder and more remote than its lower neighbour. At this point on the south-eastern shore, …

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34.3 km

View of the Old Military Road

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This segment via Castlekelly, Allagour and Cunard Road is the ultimate link between the sheltered Glenasmole valley and the rugged open plains of the Wicklow Mountains. For the cyclist, this …

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49.7 km

Sallygap

Mountain Pass

70.5 km

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Friendly service and plenty of space inside and outside.

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99.3 km

Bridge Over the River Liffey

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Small bridge over the river. Beautiful views on both sides of Wicklow Mountains.

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112 km

View of Poulaphouca Lake

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One of the biggest man made lakes in Ireland - and a good place to ride a bike. Good roads and some gravel tracks too - hours of fun!

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119 km

Valleymount Bridge

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Valleymount Bridge was built in the 1930s when the River Liffey was dammed to form Poulaphouca Reservoir, flooding much of the surrounding valley. It links Valleymount with Ballyknockan, carrying a …

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121 km

Poulaphouca Reservoir

Lake

124 km

Beach

127 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

121 km

4.78 km

699 m

664 m

Surfaces

113 km

9.43 km

3.22 km

620 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

21°C

9°C

19 %

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Bohernabreena Waterworks – Bohernabreena Upper Reservoir loop from Russborough House

Tree-Lined Country Lane

Bohernabreena Waterworks

Bohernabreena Upper Reservoir

View of the Old Military Road

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

Bridge Over the River Liffey

View of Poulaphouca Lake

Valleymount Bridge

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