Your Journey

Day 1 Arrive Dublin

Explore the many sights and sounds that have made Dublin such a lively and popular destination.

Day 2 Dublin - Enniskerry, 18 mi. (30 km)

Begin the day with a leisurely ride along well-maintained cycling paths and quiet roads to the coastal town of Dun Laoghaire and the charming village of Dalkey. Cycle along the scenic Vico Road with spectacular views across Killiney Bay. You then head inland, cycling along lush green fields to the beautiful village of Enniskerry.

Day 3 Enniskerry - Glendalough, 30 mi. (48 km)

Visit the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens before cycling the stunning, Sally Gap Road all the way to Roundwood. Continue over Lough Dan into the village of Laragh located beside the monastic village of Glendalough known for its ruined abbey and distinctive round tower.

Day 4 Day free in Glendalough

Explore the ancient monastic site of Glendalough and walk one of the numerous paths around the lake.

Day 5 Glendalough - Aughrim, 25 or 30 mi. (40 or 51 km)

Option of two different routes today, both of which head out on the east bank of the Avonmore River. You can choose to visit Avondale House and Forest Park, once the home of one of Ireland’s greatest political leaders. The village of Avoca is another option or the wild mountain scenery on the ancient Military Road, built to allow British troops access the rebellious tribes of these formerly heavily forested valleys. All routes come together in the overnight stop of Aughrim, a pretty village with evidence in the buildings of its former glory as a granite quarrying and stonecutting center.

Day 6: Aughrim - Wicklow, 28 or 40 mi. (45 or 65 km)

Three different route options: cross the low hills to ride north along the coast taking a dip in Brittas Bay, a beautiful Blue Flag beach, or venture into the wooded hills on virtually traffic free roads through remote villages to view for yourself the mysterious Motte Stone before descending to the coast and Wicklow, a friendly seaside town with Viking origins. A visit to the Wicklow Gaol is a ‘must’ where you’ll experience daily life in a Victorian prison through the eyes of Mary Morrison the Matron.

Day 7: Wicklow - Dublin, 31 mi. (50 km)

From Roundwood you have a choice of two routes back to Enniskerry where you will be transferred back to Dublin for your last night of the tour.

Day 8 Dublin

Arrangements end after breakfast.

Terrain

Medium: undulating and some hills. Wicklow is a hilly part of Ireland.