Killakee Viewpoint – Military Road (L1013) loop from Firhouse-Ballycullen DED 1986

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Killakee Viewpoint – Military Road (L1013) loop from Firhouse-Ballycullen DED 1986

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Killakee Viewpoint – Military Road (L1013) loop from Firhouse-Ballycullen DED 1986

04:36

60.3km

1,470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.56 km for 52 m

After 30.1 km for 628 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.58 km

Pine Forest

Forest

9.59 km

Cruagh Wood

Forest

16.1 km

View of Dublin from the Wicklow Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view back to Dublin from the edge of the Wicklow mountains. There are some great trails and single track in this area, but be warned you'll either be going up or down! The views are worth it though.

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16.1 km

Killakee Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Killakee View Point is a public viewing point in the eastern part of the Dublin Mountains, gazing eastwards towards Dublin Bay and Dun Laoghaire. The view point provides a sweeping …

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16.1 km

Military Road: Killakee to Glencree (Wicklow Mountains National Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

the northern end of Military Road, once you have passed the first climb a great view opens, don't get distracted too much

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22.5 km

Military Road (L1013)

Highlight • Cycleway

You are here on one of the most characteristic sections of the Old Military Road, built between 1800 and 1809 by the British Army to control the Wicklow Mountains after …

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32.8 km

View of Powerscourt Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view overlooking the Glensoulan Valley with the Powerscourt Waterfall in the distance. At 397 feet (121 m) high, the waterfall is the second highest in Ireland.

The waterfall …

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45.5 km

Johnnie Fox's Pub

Highlight • Pub

Good spot to stop for some food, a drink and some atmosphere, for a night or break on a good hike.

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49.5 km

Three Rock Mountain Summit Viewpoint and Trail Junction

Highlight • Summit

Best part of the day is a nice slice of carrot cake and coffee at the biking.ie hut.

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50.5 km

View of Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view over Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. The climb is a tough one, with varied terrain and plenty of switchbacks. Totally worth it for the view though!

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60.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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