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View over Blessington Lakes – Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop loop from National Basketball Arena

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View over Blessington Lakes – Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop loop from National Basketball Arena

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View over Blessington Lakes – Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop loop from National Basketball Arena

02:23

53.3km

450m

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: April 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.1 km for 237 m

After 24.5 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

18.4 km

Bridge Over the River Liffey

Highlight • Bridge

Quiet bridge over the Liffey, running through the Wicklow Mountains just before it runs into the Poulaphouca Reservoir.

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2

23.2 km

River Liffey

Highlight • River

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 …

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3

23.4 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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4

24.5 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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5

24.6 km

Crafternoon Tea Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent Coffee and Cakea

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6

35.4 km

Kilteel Castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

Explore the ruins of the beautiful Castle Leinster, situated in the small village of Kilteel in County Kildare.

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7

39.1 km

Newcastle to Rathcoole Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast ride around Newcastle. Some hills on ways and nice down to Rathcoole

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B

53.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

10.2 km

8.57 km

533 m

531 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

3.01 km

381 m

162 m

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Thursday 9 July

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