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Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Kilcoole

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Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Kilcoole

Moderate

49

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Rathdrum – Glendalough Grocery loop from Kilcoole

02:55

64.8km

620m

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: March 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.62 km

Newcastle Royal Castle

Highlight • Castle

2

29.0 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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3

36.5 km

Vale of Clara

Highlight • Forest

Road dark tunnel through the Old Forest.

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4

40.3 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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5

51.0 km

Smooth Rural Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

road surface was renewed in May 2025, great joy now

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6

55.2 km

Slaughter Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

or road with good tarmac to go down to NMK

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7

58.5 km

Wicklow Wolf Brewery & Taproom

Highlight • Pub

stop here for a coffee or a fresh pint

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B

64.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.0 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.1 km

4.53 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 31 May

18°C

13°C

87 %

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