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Willem VS
June 9, 2026
Cycling
Historic hillside town above the Avonmore valley, with roots in Celtic ring forts and later a centre of flannel and wool trade. Close to Avondale House (Parnell) and perfectly situated as a gateway to the Vale of Clara and the Wicklow routes.
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Alex
February 27, 2023
Road cycling
Rathdrum village sits high on the western side of the Avonmore river valley that flows through the Vale of Clare. This offers you fantastic views of the River Avonmore as you pass through.
Bernd G
August 31, 2024
Road cycling
Taking the train from Dublin to Rathdrum will bring you straight into the Wicklow Mountains, where the biking or hiking can start.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Rathdrum
4.3
(3)
17
riders
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.
Moderate
12
riders
55.9km
02:48
870m
870m
Cycle the moderate 34.7 miles (55.9 km) Aughrim and Rathdrum loop from Laragh, gaining 2846 feet (867 metres) in the Wicklow Mountains.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
155
riders
101km
04:41
1,180m
1,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Hard
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Elevation 130 m
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