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Glendalough – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Ballintombay Lower

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Wicklow

Glendalough – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Ballintombay Lower

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Glendalough – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Ballintombay Lower

02:20

34.5km

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: August 18, 2026

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Wicklow Mountains National Park

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10.2 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 granite arch bridge and 800 meters of new road built at his own expense to bypass the original Military Road. His goal? To create an uninterrupted lawn that ran from his country house down to the river. Look closely at the sides of the bridge. You will see circular holes of approx. 5 cm. These were drilled by the Irish army during World War II (The Emergency). They were intended for explosives to blow up the bridge immediately in the event of a German invasion.

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12.6 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. Most the surviving buildings are from the 10-12th centuries.

If you have time it is definitely worth cycling through Glendalough and following the lake through to Lower Lake.

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13.2 km

Glendalough

Highlight • Historical Site

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 churches. The valley is also known for its natural beauty, with two lakes and scenic walking trails like the Spinc and Miner’s Village offering spectacular views. Visitors can explore the Glendalough Visitor Centre, enjoy nearby accommodations, and take in the peaceful atmosphere of this historic and picturesque location.

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13.3 km

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 we visited several times in later years. You can go hiking on and around the two lakes that gave the valley its name. The youth hostel is recommended for overnight stay.

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13.5 km

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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14.8 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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19.7 km

Laragh–Glenmalure Scenic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice quiet route with beautiful views and some altitude

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27.3 km

The Glenmalure Inn

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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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34.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

6.23 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

17°C

11°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Glendalough – Glendalough Round Tower loop from Ballintombay Lower

Bookey Bridge

Glendalough

Glendalough

Glendalough Monastic Site

Glendalough Round Tower

Forest Path by Upper Lake, Wicklow Mountains National Park

Laragh–Glenmalure Scenic Route

The Glenmalure Inn

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