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Rathfarnham to the Wicklow Gap

121.5 km · +1642 m · ~5½h · Wicklow · Loop

Wicklow·Ireland

Rathfarnham to the Wicklow Gap

121.5 km

Distance

1642 m

Gain

~5½h

Time

road

Surface

Ride something like this

Road Standard

Meets the LOOPS Road Standard: no main roads, nothing over 80 km/h, 100% paved.

Ride at your own risk. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check the weather, carry what you need, obey traffic law and use your own judgement. Route information is provided as a guide only.

Elevation Profile

0-3%
3-5%
5-7%
7-10%
10%+
Descent

4 Climbs

1 Cat 2, 1 Cat 3, 2 Cat 4

About this route

Enniskerry, Glencree and the Sally Gap, down Glenmacnass to Laragh, then Glendalough and over the Wicklow Gap. Home by the Blessington lakes, Kilbride and Ballinascorney.

FAQ

Rathfarnham to the Wicklow Gap is a challenging 121.5km road route with 1642m of climbing, better suited to experienced riders with good endurance. Beginners should build up to it on shorter routes first.