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Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown

The best running trails around Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown

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Running around Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown 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 Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown—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 5, 2025

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1. Dún Laoghaire to Killiney Hill running loop

12.4km

01:21

160m

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

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2. Shakhill to Barnaslingan Woods running loop

11.8km

01:28

290m

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

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3. Wildflower Meadow loop from Ballinteer

7.06km

00:46

70m

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

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4. Bushy Park Stage loop from Rathfarnham

8.05km

00:50

40m

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

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5. Deer in the Forest loop from Sandyford

15.0km

01:49

490m

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

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6. Sandymount Beach – Sandymount Strand loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

19.1km

02:01

60m

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

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7. Sandycove Beach loop from Glasthule

5.50km

00:34

40m

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

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8. Pondside Trail loop from Booterstown

9.29km

00:58

50m

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

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9. Pondside Trail – Kilmashogue loop from Milltown

8.97km

00:56

30m

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

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10. Irishtown Nature Park – Sandymount Beach loop from Blackrock

14.2km

01:33

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails around Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown

1. Dún Laoghaire to Killiney Hill running loop

2. Shakhill to Barnaslingan Woods running loop

3. Wildflower Meadow loop from Ballinteer

4. Bushy Park Stage loop from Rathfarnham

5. Deer in the Forest loop from Sandyford

6. Sandymount Beach – Sandymount Strand loop from Sandycove and Glasthule

7. Sandycove Beach loop from Glasthule

8. Pondside Trail loop from Booterstown

9. Pondside Trail – Kilmashogue loop from Milltown

10. Irishtown Nature Park – Sandymount Beach loop from Blackrock

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