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Glendalough – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Ballintombay Lower

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Glendalough – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Ballintombay Lower

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Glendalough – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Ballintombay Lower

02:22

34.7km

530m

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: May 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.3 km for 268 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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11.1 km

Café Stop Near Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Good cafe stop on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. It's a good idea to stock up here as there aren't many opportunities once you get into the mountains.

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12.8 km

Glendalough

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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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13.1 km

Glendalough

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Glendalough, a stunning glacial valley in County Wicklow, is famous for its historical monastic site founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century, featuring a well-preserved round tower and several …

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13.2 km

Glendalough Monastic Site

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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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13.4 km

St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral Ruins, Glendalough

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St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral in Glendalough is a significant historical and religious site nestled in the picturesque Glendalough Valley. This cathedral is part of the larger monastic complex …

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13.6 km

Glendalough Round Tower

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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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15.0 km

Forest Path by Upper Lake, Wicklow Mountains National Park

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Great hiking trail, very wide, a whole rugby team can walk there.

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19.9 km

Laragh–Glenmalure Scenic Route

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Nice quiet route with beautiful views and some altitude

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34.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

1.05 km

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

6.09 km

1.19 km

155 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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