Roundwood Reservoir Woodpecker Trail
Walking Trail · Wicklow
Roundwood Reservoir Woodpecker Trail is a 2.6 km easy waymarked loop in Wicklow, starting near Roundwood.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 40 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Knockraheen Entrance, near Roundwood.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.07163, -6.20497
- Irish Grid reference
- O 203 038
- 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
This short loop brings you deep into the woodland where you can hear the Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming in the spring. Kingfishers are also regular visitors along the steep sided channel that carries water between the reservoirs.
- Waymarking
- Red
- 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 0 m away · 6.4 km trail
- Roundwood Reservoir Woodland Walk 0 m away · 3.4 km trail
- Roundwood Reservoir Lower Vartry Trail 1.3 km away · 7.6 km trail
- Ballinastoe Walking Trails – Mountain 3.7 km away · 1.7 km trail
- Ballinastoe Walking Trails – Sun 3.7 km away · 1.4 km trail
- Ballinastoe Walking Trails – Wave 3.7 km away · 1 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Roundwood Reservoir Woodpecker Trail?
2.6 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 20 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 40 minutes.
How hard is the Roundwood Reservoir Woodpecker 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 Woodpecker Trail start?
Starts at Knockraheen Entrance, near Roundwood. The trailhead is at 53.07163, -6.20497 (Irish Grid O 203 038).
Can you bring a dog on the Roundwood Reservoir Woodpecker 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 Woodpecker 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 Woodpecker 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.