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Vartry Reservoir

Vartry Reservoir

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Vartry Reservoir

Road cycling

4.8

(19)

Hiking

4.7

(14)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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Tips

February 27, 2023

Road cycling

This reservoir was formed between 1862 and 1868 by constructing a dam across the river Vartry. Around the reservoir is plenty of thriving wildlife, flora and mountain views to take in.

July 30, 2023

Hiking

A very beautiful and very peaceful place with an abundance of trails (obviously around the water!) and suitable for hiking, running with or without your dog. There is some roadside parking available and the views of the surrounding Wicklow countryside is great.

Damiano 🇮🇹

April 1, 2024

Hiking

The Vartry Reservoir Lower Draw Tower, completed in 1868, stands as a testament to Victorian engineering ingenuity. This stone-built valve tower, nestled on the reservoir's edge, facilitates the extraction of water through underground pipes. Its rustic charm, marked by granite quoins and a crenellated parapet, adds to the allure of the landscape. The Lower Draw Tower offers a glimpse into the reservoir's operational history while enhancing the scenic vista.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Vartry Reservoir

4.3

(3)

17

riders

#1.

Roundwood and Rathdrum loop from Laragh

47.8km

02:12

500m

500m

Cycle the moderate 29.7-mile Roundwood and Rathdrum loop from Laragh, enjoying Wicklow Mountains scenery and Vartry Reservoir views.

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Moderate

4.0

(1)

208

riders

#2.

Killakee Viewpoint – Sally Gap loop from Booterstown

114km

05:41

1,750m

1,750m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard

33

riders

#3.

Ashford Studios Outdoor Set – Vartry Reservoir loop from Greystones

55.5km

02:30

570m

570m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate

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Elevation 270 m

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Max wind speed: 36.0 km/h

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Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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