Worth the ride near Dublin, Ireland
We list 9 places worth riding to around Dublin, Ireland, across views, food, and coffee.
Views
Sally Gap
Waterfall
The remote crossroads on the Military Road (R115) over the Wicklow Mountains, passing blanket bog, Lough Tay and Glenmacnass Waterfall.
Howth Summit
Mountain View
A short coastal blast north to a summit over Dublin Bay and Baily Lighthouse, with the Wicklow Mountains visible on clear days.
Glendalough Upper Lake
Viewpoint
After the Military Road, park at the lake and stretch your legs where the Wicklow ride runs out.
Food
Johnnie Fox's Pub
Food
Use it to open or close a Dublin Mountains run, with the kitchen ready from noon.
Avoca Kilmacanogue
Food
A place to gather the group before the Wicklow run, with the food market opening at 9am.
The Wicklow Heather
Food
Beside Glendalough in Laragh, serving three meals daily, the standard refuel after the Sally Gap or the Wicklow Gap.
Coffee
Firehouse Bakery
Coffee
Open 8:30am to 4pm every day, so it suits an earlier stop, just off the N11.
The Happy Pear
Coffee
Finish the Wicklow loop on the coast in Greystones, and expect it busy at breakfast.
The Kingfishers Kitchen
Coffee
All day breakfast means you can fill up here whatever hour you set off for the Sally Gap.