Dublin Bay – Samuel Beckett Bridge loop from Malahide

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Dublin Bay – Samuel Beckett Bridge loop from Malahide

Moderate

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Dublin Bay – Samuel Beckett Bridge loop from Malahide

04:30

78.2km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 56.9 km for 57 m

After 58.2 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.6 km

Dublin Bay

Highlight • Beach

Dublin Bay extends in a C-shape for 6 miles (10 km), with Dublin at its centre. The bay's diverse nature has earned it the title of UNESCO biosphere reserve. As …

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19.7 km

Samuel Beckett Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Modern cable-stayed bridge from 2009, designed by Santiago Calatrava, recognizable by its large white arch and 31 cables that together evoke the shape of an Irish harp. The bridge connects …

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29.3 km

Booterstown Marsh

Nature Reserve

32.7 km

Coastal Cycle Track in Dún Laoghaire

Highlight • Cycleway

36.0 km

Sandycove Harbour

Highlight • Beach

Picturesque seaside town to the south of Dublin. Nice sandy beaches and plenty of ice cream options!

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37.4 km

Archbold's Castle

Castle

39.2 km

Coliemore Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Take the ferry over to Dalkey island and get up close to a Napoleon deterrent. You can also watch the small fishing boats coming in and out, on a fine day it's a lovely place to spend some time.

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58.3 km

George's Dock

Lake

61.9 km

Clontarf Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Clontarf Promenade, stretching 3 km along Dublin Bay, is a popular spot for walking, jogging, and enjoying scenic views. It offers breathtaking sights of the bay and the Irish Sea. …

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