About this road
The R115 Military Road south through the Wicklow Mountains from Glencree over the Sally Gap to Laragh and Glendalough, built after the 1798 rebellion and now an empty moorland road within reach of Dublin.
Ride notes
- Exposed moorland, can be foggy and icy
- Sheep on the road
- Popular with cyclists at weekends
Unsurfaced roads near this road
1 named unsurfaced public road within 5 km, about 1.2 km of riding. Worth tying into a day on this road if you're on a bike that can take them.
- Local Road L-97552UCR3.5 km away
Listed by the council as public local roads and mapped as unsurfaced. Ireland is in beta on Holloway, so check each one on the day before riding.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Sally Gap to Lough Tay (R759)5 km away
- Wicklow Gap (R756)8 km away
- Copper Coast (R675)126 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.