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Military Road (L1013) – Sally Gap loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

Military Road (L1013) – Sally Gap loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

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Military Road (L1013) – Sally Gap loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

03:26

70.3km

950m

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: May 18, 2026

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

Sandycove Beach

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Sandycove is a charming coastal area located along the shores of Dublin Bay. One of the most iconic features of Sandycove is the James Joyce Tower and Museum.
The area …

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15.2 km

This narrow rocky pass through which runs the old Dublin to Enniskerry road was formed by an Ice Age glacial lake overflow. There are many granite outcrops and boulders to be seen, especially on the wooded eastern Barnaslingan side. (coillte.ie/site/barnaslingan-wood/)

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18.1 km

Clock Tower at Enniskerry Village Square

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Great spot to stop for a coffee or beer. Plenty of good establishments on the square.

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27.7 km

German War Cemetery Glencree

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In the heart of the rugged Wicklow Mountains lies the Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof, a place of deep peace and reflection. Here rest 134 people, mainly German military personnel (mostly pilots and …

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28.0 km

Armoury Café

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For the cyclist, this is the main attraction. The café is located in the old armoury and is known for its hearty soups, homemade cakes, and good coffee. You could almost call it a cycling café.

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29.0 km

Military Road (L1013)

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You are here on one of the most characteristic sections of the Old Military Road, built between 1800 and 1809 by the British Army to control the Wicklow Mountains after …

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36.4 km

Sally Gap

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Sally Gap, one of the highest and most open crossroads in the Wicklow Mountains. Here, the R759 and the Old Military Road (R115) intersect at over 500 meters altitude, in …

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54.9 km

The Bog Meadow

Nature Reserve

60.0 km

Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Kiltiernan

Highlight • Religious Site

70.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.9 km

8.68 km

580 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.6 km

5.61 km

164 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

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Thursday 2 July

21°C

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Military Road (L1013) – Sally Gap loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

Sandycove Beach

Scalp Road, Barnaslingan

Clock Tower at Enniskerry Village Square

German War Cemetery Glencree

Armoury Café

Military Road (L1013)

Sally Gap

Our Lady of the Wayside Church, Kiltiernan

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