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Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Vartry Reservoir Upper

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Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Vartry Reservoir Upper

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Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Vartry Reservoir Upper

02:35

54.1km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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31.0 km

Rathdrum

Highlight • Settlement

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.

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36.6 km

Avonmore River

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The Avonmore River, known as "An Abhainn Mhór" in Irish, meaning "the big river," originates from Lough Dan in the Wicklow Mountains, west of Roundwood. It flows southward for approximately …

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39.1 km

Vale of Clara

Highlight • Forest

Road dark tunnel through the Old Forest.

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42.9 km

Glendalough Grocery

Highlight • Cafe

A very popular cafe serving food and drinks. A great spot for a well earned post ride slice of cake or a mid ride refuel!

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54.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.9 km

261 m

Surfaces

53.4 km

584 m

261 m

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