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The best cycling routes in Kildare

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Cycling in Kildare is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Ireland. So you can find your perfect Kildare bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Russborough House & Poulaphouca Lake loop from Ballymore Eustace

47.5km

03:02

550m

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

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2. Poulaphouca Lake loop from Celbridge

79.8km

05:04

690m

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

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3. St Brigid's Round Tower loop from Kildare

36.2km

02:21

170m

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

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4. Mary Lynch's Pub – The Pewter Café loop from Moyvalley

67.3km

04:01

150m

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

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5. Canal Lock on the Royal Canal – Maynooth University loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

25.2km

01:36

30m

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

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6. McEvoy's Pub – The Lyons Den loop from Sallins and Naas

27.9km

02:04

50m

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

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7. Maynooth Castle – Royal Canal Greenway loop from Maynooth

27.7km

01:43

40m

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

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8. Maynooth Castle loop from Baconstown

15.0km

00:54

20m

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

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9. Bohernabreena Reservoir Loop – Bohernabreena Waterworks loop from Sallins and Naas

144km

09:30

2,080m

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

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10. Leixlip Mural Cottage – Canal Lock on the Royal Canal loop from Leixlip Confey

17.0km

01:04

40m

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

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The best cycling routes in Kildare

1. Russborough House & Poulaphouca Lake loop from Ballymore Eustace

2. Poulaphouca Lake loop from Celbridge

3. St Brigid's Round Tower loop from Kildare

4. Mary Lynch's Pub – The Pewter Café loop from Moyvalley

5. Canal Lock on the Royal Canal – Maynooth University loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

6. McEvoy's Pub – The Lyons Den loop from Sallins and Naas

7. Maynooth Castle – Royal Canal Greenway loop from Maynooth

8. Maynooth Castle loop from Baconstown

9. Bohernabreena Reservoir Loop – Bohernabreena Waterworks loop from Sallins and Naas

10. Leixlip Mural Cottage – Canal Lock on the Royal Canal loop from Leixlip Confey

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