The best running trails around South Dublin

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Running around South Dublin 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 around South Dublin—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.

Bohernabreena Reservoirs running loop	Expert 01:41 15.7km
Massey's Woods and Hellfire Club	Intermediate 00:57 7.73km
Parkrun Event in Ireland – Corkagh Park Lake loop from Greenhills	Intermediate 00:53 8.53km
Native Woodland – Cruagh Wood loop from Stepaside	Expert 01:11 9.72km
Montpelier Hill loop from Ballycullen	Expert 01:15 9.90km
Bushy Park Stage loop from Ballyroan	Intermediate 00:50 8.13km
Massy's Wood – Montpelier Hill loop from Ballycullen	Intermediate 00:40 5.88km
Corkagh Park Lake loop from Newcastle	Intermediate 00:48 7.70km
Tibradden Mountain – Two Rock Mountain loop from Stepaside	Expert 01:09 9.17km

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Bohernabreena Reservoirs running loop
01:41
15.7km
6:26/km
120m
120m
Expert
49
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Massey's Woods and Hellfire Club
00:57
7.73km
7:21/km
220m
220m
Intermediate
19
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Parkrun Event in Ireland – Corkagh Park Lake loop from Greenhills
00:53
8.53km
6:12/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(18)
131
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Native Woodland – Cruagh Wood loop from Stepaside
01:11
9.72km
7:20/km
300m
300m
Expert
110
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5
Montpelier Hill loop from Ballycullen
01:15
9.90km
7:32/km
310m
310m
Expert
5.0
(1)
86
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Bushy Park Stage loop from Ballyroan
00:50
8.13km
6:12/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
77
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Massy's Wood – Montpelier Hill loop from Ballycullen
00:40
5.88km
6:46/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
73
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Corkagh Park Lake loop from Newcastle
00:48
7.70km
6:13/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
70
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Tibradden Mountain – Two Rock Mountain loop from Stepaside
01:09
9.17km
7:32/km
300m
300m
Expert
64
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.