Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail
Walking Trail · Wicklow
Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail is a 7.6 km easy waymarked loop in Wicklow, starting near Roundwood.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 2 hours |
Getting there
Starts at In centre of Roundwood Village at T-junction between R755 and R765 roads, near Roundwood.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.06752, -6.22306
- Irish Grid reference
- O 191 033
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 56
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
St Kevin's Bus Service (Dublin City Centre to Glendalough) has a number of services per day
About the trail
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.
- Waymarking
- Blue
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Wicklow County Council Roundwood
Roundwood and District Community Council, Parish Hall, Main Street, Roundwood, Co Wicklow.
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Roundwood Reservoir Upper Vartry Trail 1.3 km away · 6.4 km trail
- Roundwood Reservoir Woodland Walk 1.3 km away · 3.4 km trail
- Roundwood Reservoir Woodpecker Trail 1.3 km away · 2.6 km trail
- Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails - Black Route 1 4.5 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails - Black Route 2 4.5 km away · 2.2 km trail
- Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails - Black Route 3 4.5 km away · 1.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail?
7.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 0 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours.
How hard is the Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail start?
Starts at In centre of Roundwood Village at T-junction between R755 and R765 roads, near Roundwood. The trailhead is at 53.06752, -6.22306 (Irish Grid O 191 033).
Can you bring a dog on the Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail without a car?
St Kevin's Bus Service (Dublin City Centre to Glendalough) has a number of services per day.
Who manages the Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail?
Wicklow County Council Roundwood. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Wicklow
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.