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Blessington Lake – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Ballyknockan

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Blessington Lake – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Ballyknockan

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Blessington Lake – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Ballyknockan

02:26

51.9km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.4 km for 176 m

After 29.4 km for 54 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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584 m

Blessington Lake

Highlight • Lake

Surely one of the most spectacular artificial lakes in the region. Roads around it are usually very quiet and spot minimum car traffic, which makes it a prime destination for cyclists.

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2

592 m

View of Poulaphouca Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the biggest man made lakes in Ireland - and a good place to ride a bike. Good roads and some gravel tracks too - hours of fun!

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3

17.0 km

Bridge Over the River Liffey

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Small bridge over the river. Beautiful views on both sides of Wicklow Mountains.

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4

25.5 km

Three Castles

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The castle is thought to have been built in the 16th estuary overlooking a ford on the River Liffey. Nowadays the river is too deep to cross due to the …

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5

28.3 km

View over Blessington Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you gain a lovely view of Blessington Lakes with rolling hills behind.

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6

29.4 km

Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop

Highlight • Lake

I like the roads around these lakes. Good tsrmac, not too much traffic, gentle hills and beautiful landscape.

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7

29.5 km

Crafternoon Tea Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent Coffee and Cakea

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8

46.3 km

Bridge crossing Blessington Lake

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crossing Blessington Lake gives lovely panoramic views.

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B

51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

361 m

192 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

5.77 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

22°C

11°C

29 %

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