Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Ireland

Kildare

Canal Lock on the Royal Canal – Royal Canal Path loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Ireland

Kildare

Canal Lock on the Royal Canal – Royal Canal Path loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

Easy

5.0

(1)

riders

Canal Lock on the Royal Canal – Royal Canal Path loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

01:05

16.0km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.33 km

Canal Lock on the Royal Canal

Highlight • Structure

Interesting encounter with a skipper who gladly accepted our help. For us a little course in locks

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.11 km

Grassy bridleway

Highlight • Trail

3.03 km

Royal Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

4.58 km

Old bridge and boathouse on the River Rye

Highlight • Bridge

A great photo opportunity - especially in the evening hours.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.24 km

Carton Tower

Highlight • Castle

Carton Tower is a well-preserved landmark set within the grounds of Carton House’s golf course. Enjoy the peaceful walk to the tower, with scenic views stretching across Maynooth and the …

Tip by

13.9 km

Pike's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Pike's Bridge is just one thread in the tapestry of bridges that cross the Royal Canal. This sturdy structure boasts two arches. As you stand on Pike's Bridge, you can't …

Tip by

16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

5.04 km

2.55 km

549 m

464 m

Surfaces

5.95 km

5.90 km

3.93 km

118 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.8

721

Dublin Bay loop from Drumcondra

02:14h

36.7km

240m

Moderate

3.7

Killiney Beach loop from Dublin – Wicklow Mountains National Park

03:16h

53.7km

430m

Moderate

4.9

Poulaphouca Reservoir loop from Blessington

02:04h

33.2km

340m

Moderate

4.0

Cruagh Woods gravel loop from Dublin

02:15h

32.7km

440m

Hard

5.0

Dublin Mountains and Bohernabreena Reservoir Loop

02:46h

42.0km

510m

Moderate

4.7

Phoenix Park loop from Dublin

02:14h

37.3km

170m

Moderate

4.7

Russborough House loop from Blessington

02:19h

36.8km

380m

Easy

4.5

Farmleigh House loop from Dublin – Phoenix Park

00:50h

13.3km

110m

Hard

4.7

Russborough House & Poulaphouca Lake loop from Ballymore Eustace

03:02h

47.5km

550m

Moderate

4.2

Coliemore Harbour loop from Dundrum

01:47h

29.1km

250m

Hard

Poulaphouca Lake loop from Celbridge

05:04h

79.8km

690m

Hard

Bohernabreena Reservoir & Military Road loop from Blessington

03:47h

56.7km

820m

Canal Lock on the Royal Canal – Royal Canal Path loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

Canal Lock on the Royal Canal

Grassy bridleway

Royal Canal Path

Old bridge and boathouse on the River Rye

Carton Tower

Pike's Bridge

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️