Sally Gap
Roundwood, Ireland
A lonely crossroads on the Military Road amid open blanket bog, the highest part of the drive through the Wicklow Mountains.
Sally Gap is a crossroads and mountain pass in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland at around 500 m (sources give 495 to 503 m). Here the Military Road (R115) meets the R759. From the junction, roads lead north towards Dublin, south to Glendalough, west to Blessington and east to Roundwood.
The Military Road was built between 1800 and 1809 after the 1798 rebellion. Near the Kippure transmitter mast it climbs to 523 m and is considered the highest paved public road in Ireland. Along the way you see blanket bog with views of the mountains; on the Military Road there is a car park with a short walk to Glenmacnass Waterfall. Heading west on the R759 you pass bog and the headwaters of the Liffey; Kippure Bridge is a popular photo stop.
Practical details: the loop via the R759 and the Military Road is about 26 km and takes roughly an hour without stops; allow at least double that. There is no public transport across the mountains. It gets busy at weekends and in summer, and the road is narrow and winding in places, especially near Lough Tay. Snow and ice can lie at altitude; check the weather in advance.
- Nearest town
- Roundwood, Ireland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 53.1375, -6.3132
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Roundwood Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite10 km from Sally GapTents
- Wicklow Way CampingCampsite10 km from Sally GapTentsShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Glendalough GlampingCampsite14 km from Sally Gap
- Camac Valley Tourist Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite20 km from Sally GapTentsCaravansMotorhomes
- Knockrobin GlampingCampsite23 km from Sally Gap
- Moat Farm CampingMotorhome stopover24 km from Sally GapMotorhomesElectricityDrinking water
All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Sally Gap?
Sally Gap is in Roundwood, Ireland, at GPS 53.1375, -6.3132. It is about 11 km from Enniskerry.
Can you camp near Sally Gap?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wild camping spot (legal), about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sally Gap?
Sally Gap is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wicklow Mountains: the Military Road to Glendalough and Bog passes, round towers and a medieval lighthouse – by camper through Wicklow and Ireland's south-east.
What is there to see near Sally Gap?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lough Tay (5 km), Powerscourt Waterfall (7 km), Glendalough (14 km) and Kilmainham Gaol (23 km).
When is the best time to visit Sally Gap?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)