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Formerly an important shipping stop-off before Dublin, Maynooth Harbour is now used mostly for leisure purposes. Known locally as Dukes Harbour, it lies close to the bustling university town of Maynooth.

Blessington is a bustling market town set above Poulaphouca Reservoir, where the Wicklow Mountains meet the Kildare plains. Its broad main street is lined with cafés, pubs and shops. Just outside town lies Russborough House, a grand Palladian mansion with gardens, art collections, and walking trails, while the lakes themselves are popular for fishing, sailing, and quiet scenic walks.

Kilcock sits right on the Royal Canal Greenway, making it an ideal place to break up your ride. The harbour is a scenic spot to pause, with cafés just a few pedal strokes from the water. From here you can choose to head east towards Maynooth and Dublin or west towards Enfield and Mullingar, both on flat, well-surfaced paths.

Blessington is a town located in County Wicklow, situated about 29 kilometres southwest of Dublin. It is known for its scenic surroundings, including Blessington Lake, which is part of the River Liffey's reservoir system.

The River Liffey is approximately 125 kilometers long, flowing from its source in the Wicklow Mountains to its mouth at Dublin Bay and the Irish sea. The river has been a crucial part of Dublin’s history, playing an important role in the city's development, trade, and transport.

The Phoenix Monument stands proud in the centre of the vast Phoenix Park and is one of the green space's longest surviving features. The fluted collumn was carved from Portland Stone and displays a phoenix at the top. It's not as high as the park's famous Wellington Monument which, at 203 feet (62 m), is the largest obelisk in Europe.

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Nice views at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains.