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Greystones Beach – Glendalough Grocery loop from Rathdrum

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Greystones Beach – Glendalough Grocery loop from Rathdrum

Moderate

5.0

(1)

86

riders

Greystones Beach – Glendalough Grocery loop from Rathdrum

03:39

80.0km

860m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 40 m for 6 m

After 80.0 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

22.2 km

Newcastle Heritage Way

Highlight • Trail

The Newcastle Heritage Way is a 3.5 km (2.2 mile) loop west of Newcastle village. Mainly on quiet roads it takes in the castle and church from where the village gets its name.

Tip by

2

23.5 km

Newcastle Royal Castle

Highlight • Castle

Built between 1117 and 1184 by the Normans on an earlier Irish Castle. the castle was destroyed in the 16th century and the current ruin is that of a more modern building.

Tip by

3

27.4 km

Kilcoole

Highlight • Settlement

Kilcoole, a charming village in County Wicklow, is known for its scenic beach, birdwatching opportunities, and historical landmarks like the 12th-century Church of St. Comgall.

Tip by

4

33.4 km

Greystones Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice place with this old anchor and view over the harbour area of Greystones. Great start for a hike via the Bray Head cliff walk from Greystones to Bray.

Tip by

5

67.8 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!

Tip by

6

79.1 km

Rathdrum

Highlight • Settlement

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 …

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Tip by

B

80.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.2 km

2.53 km

1.12 km

123 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.3 km

1.38 km

181 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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12 %

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