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The best road cycling routes in Kildare

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Kildare to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 12, 2025

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1. Portarlington and Rathangton loop from Monasterevin

40.4km

01:35

150m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Blessington Lake loop from Kildare

78.8km

03:28

640m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Wicklow Gap loop from Kildare – Wicklow Mountains National Park

123km

05:47

1,430m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. View over Blessington Lakes – Sally Gap loop from Sallins and Naas

108km

05:13

1,370m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Saggart Climb – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

85.3km

03:38

650m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Blessington Lake – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Naas

52.4km

02:18

500m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Roadbike loop from Kilmeague

28.5km

01:19

230m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Sally Gap – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Sallins and Naas

74.2km

03:15

670m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop – Crafternoon Tea Café loop from Naas

27.0km

01:11

220m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Maguire's Café at Hill of Tara loop from Maynooth

61.6km

02:35

370m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Kildare

1. Portarlington and Rathangton loop from Monasterevin

2. Blessington Lake loop from Kildare

3. Wicklow Gap loop from Kildare – Wicklow Mountains National Park

4. View over Blessington Lakes – Sally Gap loop from Sallins and Naas

5. Saggart Climb – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

6. Blessington Lake – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Naas

7. Roadbike loop from Kilmeague

8. Sally Gap – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Sallins and Naas

9. Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop – Crafternoon Tea Café loop from Naas

10. Maguire's Café at Hill of Tara loop from Maynooth

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