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The best running trails in Ireland

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Running in Ireland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Ireland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Sandymount to Poolbeg Lighthouse run via The Great Wall

10.5km

01:06

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(3)

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2. Diamond Hill Circular

7.81km

01:00

370m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lough Mahon loop from Blackrock Castle

8.22km

00:51

40m

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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4. Glendalough Spink Trail – White Route

9.47km

01:24

320m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Phoenix Park running loop

14.3km

01:36

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. The Cliffs of Moher

13.7km

01:53

240m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Howth Cliff Path Loop

8.04km

00:57

130m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. The River Boyne from Drogheda on the Boyne Greenway

11.8km

01:13

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop

10.1km

01:23

480m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Bohernabreena Reservoirs running loop

15.7km

01:41

120m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Ireland

1. Sandymount to Poolbeg Lighthouse run via The Great Wall

2. Diamond Hill Circular

3. Lough Mahon loop from Blackrock Castle

4. Glendalough Spink Trail – White Route

5. Phoenix Park running loop

6. The Cliffs of Moher

7. Howth Cliff Path Loop

8. The River Boyne from Drogheda on the Boyne Greenway

9. Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop

10. Bohernabreena Reservoirs running loop

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