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The best running trails in Kildare

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Running in Kildare 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 Kildare—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: October 21, 2025

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1. Castletown Demense running loop

3.97km

00:26

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Maynooth to Carton House circular

7.04km

00:44

50m

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

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3. Naas Canal Basin running loop via Abbey Bridge

4.11km

00:25

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Liffey running loop via Saint Catherine's Park

6.30km

00:39

40m

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

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5. Monasterevin running loop

3.67km

00:23

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Abbey Bridge – Naas Lock No 4 loop from Johnstown

20.2km

02:05

60m

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

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7. Donadea Castle loop from Prosperous

7.58km

00:47

40m

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

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8. Running loop from Leixlip

5.35km

00:33

20m

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

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9. Singletrack Forest Path loop from Leixlip Confey

9.06km

00:58

60m

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

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10. Kilcock Harbour loop from Maynooth

17.4km

01:48

10m

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

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The best running trails in Kildare

1. Castletown Demense running loop

2. Maynooth to Carton House circular

3. Naas Canal Basin running loop via Abbey Bridge

4. Liffey running loop via Saint Catherine's Park

5. Monasterevin running loop

6. Abbey Bridge – Naas Lock No 4 loop from Johnstown

7. Donadea Castle loop from Prosperous

8. Running loop from Leixlip

9. Singletrack Forest Path loop from Leixlip Confey

10. Kilcock Harbour loop from Maynooth

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