Cycle Trails

Arklow & Wicklow's best routes — from easy greenways to mountain trails

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Trails

12–22 km

Route lengths

Easy → Hard

All abilities

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Arklow & Wicklow

Local Routes

Arklow Cycling Trails

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Arklow to Avoca

14 kmRoad / Greenway

Easy

A beautiful flat route along the Avoca River valley. Perfect for families and leisure cyclists. Passes through the Vale of Avoca — one of Ireland's most scenic valleys.

💡 Family-friendly. Flat roads — road or hybrid bike ideal.

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Tinahely Loop (Wicklow Way South)

21 kmOff-Road / Trail

Moderate

Scenic Wicklow cycling loop based around Tinahely and Shillelagh. Mix of shaded forest track and quiet country lanes. This is the official Wicklow cycling loop 13 — great on a hardtail.

💡 Hardtail or hybrid bike recommended. Bring rain gear.

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Croghan Mountain Trail

18 kmMTB / Off-Road

Hard

Challenging forest and gravel roads around Croghan Mountain on the Wicklow/Wexford border. Rewarding views across both counties. Technical descent — hardtail or full suspension recommended.

💡 Mountain bike essential. For experienced riders only.

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Arklow Inland Loop

22 kmRoad / Gravel

Moderate

Scenic route heading inland from Arklow along quiet country roads through Kilbride and Inch. Great for gravel bikes — peaceful roads through rolling Wicklow countryside with minimal traffic.

💡 Gravel or hybrid bike ideal. Some gentle hills heading inland.

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Arklow to Brittas Bay

12 kmCoastal Road

Easy

Coastal road heading north from Arklow to the stunning Brittas Bay beach. Flat, scenic and great for all the family. Stunning sea views throughout.

💡 Perfect for families. Any bike will do.

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