Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains
Many visitors to Dublin miss one of its finest features—the stunning coastline. Our cycling tour takes you along the picturesque southeast coast and into the breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and captivating folklore of the Wicklow Mountains.
The journey begins along the coast from the harbour town of Dún Laoghaire, just outside Dublin. You’ll pass through the charming village of Dalkey, known for its many celebrity residents, and continue towards the stunning Killiney Bay, often compared to the Bay of Naples for its dramatic beauty. Your first day concludes in the quaint village of Enniskerry, nestled at the gateway to the Wicklow Mountains.
The second day takes you deep into the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, often called the “Garden of Ireland.” This region is famed for its rugged glens, lush woodlands, serene lakes, and dramatic valleys. Wicklow’s true charm lies in its unspoilt natural beauty, where every turn reveals a new scene of tranquillity and grandeur.
You’ll spend two nights in Laragh, located near the ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough, renowned for its atmospheric round tower and abbey ruins. This is the perfect place to unwind and soak up the peaceful surroundings. Explore the scenic walking trails that wind around the area’s beautiful lakes, offering incredible opportunities for photography and reflection.
From Laragh, the tour continues over the mountains to Glenmalure, an area rich in history and natural beauty, before arriving in the charming village of Woodenbridge. This idyllic setting is an ideal spot to rest before heading towards Wicklow Town, a historic harbour town with a lively atmosphere.
On the final day, the route leads inland, showcasing more of County Wicklow’s spectacular landscapes before returning to Dún Laoghaire. Conclude your cycling adventure with a final evening in Dublin, a city brimming with culture, history, and vibrant energy.
£70 per person off all September and October dates!
Itinerary
You will arrive in the Irish capital of Dublin, but usually stay in the harbour town of Dun Laoghaire aka Dublin’s seaside suburb. The cost of a taxi here from Dublin airport is around €50, or you can alternatively take blue coloured Air Coach which is around €16. After making your way to your accommodation, you have the afternoon to explore this bustling destination.
After picking up your bikes from Dun Laoghaire, your cycling will commence! The route today will be along quiet coastal paths and past the quaint village of Dalkey; this is home to many famous residents and invites you to stop for a coffee or a bite to eat. From here continue to the beautiful Vico Road which has amazing views of Killiney Bay. Your stop for the night is Enniskerry, which is reached by heading inland via green fields and farmland. Should you want to visit the renowned Johnnie Foxes Pub, the highest pub in Ireland with local traditional music, food and Guinness, a transfer can be arranged here.
You can start the day off by seeing the gorgeous Powerscourt Gardens. After this, you can go to the beautiful Sally Gap Road until you get to Roundwood, your spot for lunch. After refuelling you will be heading to Laragh via Lough Dan, where you will be spending the night. Laragh sits right next to the village of Glendalough, a village with an iconic round tower and ruined abbey.
On day 4 you won’t travel to a new destination and will instead stay in and around the villages of Glendalough and Laragh. This area has breathtaking scenery to take a hike, there are some signed routes around the nearby lakes.
As you leave Glendalough, you have two options about routes that you would like to take; both are on the east bank of the Avonmore River. You can also opt to visit Avondale House and Forest Park, which used to be home to some of Irish’s historical leaders.
Another option for today could be visiting the village of Avoca, this was where the famous BBC TV series Ballykissangel was filmed. You could alternatively opt to spend some time in the natural, mountainous scenery on the old Military Road, constructed to let British trips access the forests inhabited by rebellious tribes. Whichever route you take, the end destination will be the same and is the pretty village of Aughrim. Here you can see its quarrying and stonecutting history.
Today is another day where you have multiple options of which route you take, one being more relaxed and the other more energetic. The first is crossing the low coastal hills heading northwards to Brittas Bay, a Blue Flag beach where you can swim. You can also head into woody hills on roads with very little traffic, then through some rural villages. You will also pass by Motte Stone, a large, mysterious bolder before heading down back to the shore and Wicklow. This pleasant seaside village has Viking origins.
On your final day of cycling, you will once again be heading inwards towards Roundwood, where you will stop for lunch again. Back to Dublin, you can opt to take a different route than we did outwards, along gorgeous rural roads and towards the village of Enniskerry and finish in Dun Laoghaire.
Departure from Dublin or spend extra nights in the city or surrounding region.
Arrival: Dublin (Dun Laoghaire)
Departure: Dublin (Dun Laoghaire)
Nearest Arrival airport: Dublin
Nearest Departure airport: Dublin
We also recommend travelling by train or ferry to all cycling holiday starting and departure points. We can help you plan your journey to Dublin by rail and ferry. Car parking is available on all tours at the first hotel or a nearby public parking location. Full details are available on request. Please do not book travel until an official invoice confirms the cycling holiday.
Route overview
Starting point: Dublin
End point: Dublin
Total cycling distance: approx. 247 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Roads are tarmacked and the route has been created specifically to give you a quiet back road experience. There are some steeper climbs, we do recommend doing some training before your trip to get used to these.
Bike hire options
This cycling holiday benefits from high-quality bike hire options carefully selected for the tour. Electric bikes are available on request.
Giant City hybrid bike
In 2025, Giant bicycles will be available for tours starting in Dublin. Bike hire includes a water bottle cage, lock, helmet and a small pannier bag.
Sizes: Various sizes available. Full details will be provided at the time of booking.
What’s included
- 7 nights accommodation in a mixture of guesthouses and small hotels
- 4 breakfasts included*
- Luggage transfer
- GPS tracks
- One printed set of route details and maps per booking
- 24-hour service hotline
*In Enniskerry and Glendalough, the guesthouses don’t offer breakfast any longer, but there is a cafe/restaurant next door to purchase breakfast.
Not included
- Travel to/from the start and finish (Flights/Trains)
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets (Please bring your own cycle helmet with you)
- Water bottles
- Travel insurance
- Bike hire (Rental bike insurance included)
- Bike insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
- SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: £429 PER PERSON
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Bike Hire Options
- 21/24/27-gear unisex/men’s inc. rental bike insurance: £129
- 21/24/27-gear unisex/men’s inc. rental bike insurance: £129
- Electric bike inc. rental bike insurance: £259
You can select your bike hire options in the ‘Book Now’ section.
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2026/27 cycling holidays
All prices shown are per person, sharing a double/twin room and exclude flights/bike hire.
Special Offer: £70 per person off all September AND ocTOBER prices!
Contact us for more information, a price match, or call 017687 71700. Offer valid on new bookings only and until the 31st August 2026.
NEW FOR 2027
To make a booking, simply use the filter and select the day of the week that the tour operates on. You’ll then see all of the tour dates and prices easily. No payment is taken at this stage. For all bookings, we take a 20% deposit, and the final balance is due 56 days before arrival. An invoice and online payment link are generated after the tour is confirmed.
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