Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail

Hiking Easy

County

Wicklow

Distance

7.6 km

Duration

2 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Total Ascent

0 m

Activity

Hiking

At the trailhead

  • Parking · In centre of Roundwood Village at T-junction between R755 and R765 roads
  • Public transport · St Kevin's Bus Service (Dublin City Centre to Glendalough) has a number of services per da…
  • Dogs allowed

The trail follows lakeside paths and country roads with fantastic views across the water. Watch out for the Ballaun stone on the water’s edge. When water levels are low, the old bridge that used to cross the River Vartry can be seen.

Download GPX Route data: Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland

Elevation profile

1902002102202302400 km3.5 km7.1 km221 m

Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.

Along the way

Food & drink

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Nature & wildlife

Grey HeronCrested GrebeShoreweedRobinMallard

Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.

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