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Russborough House – Blessington Lake loop from Newtown ED

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Kildare

Russborough House – Blessington Lake loop from Newtown ED

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Russborough House – Blessington Lake loop from Newtown ED

02:07

19.6km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Parking

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8.08 km

Upper Lake

Lake

8.99 km

Russborough House

Highlight • Historical Site

Russborough House is an 18th-century mansion house with the longest facade in Ireland, measuring 210 meters. Richard Cassels, born in Kassel in 1690, is considered one of the most important architects of Irish Palladianism in the 18th century.

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12.1 km

Blessington Lake

Highlight • Lake

Blessington Lakes is officially known as Poulaphouca Reservoir, and it's only one lake. Construction of the dam began in 1937 and by the time it was completed, and the valley …

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15.8 km

Blessington

Highlight • Settlement

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.

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19.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

6.25 km

3.62 km

1.47 km

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.11 km

4.74 km

4.01 km

3.34 km

367 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Russborough House – Blessington Lake loop from Newtown ED

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