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Monasterevin – Vicarstown Bridge Cafe loop from Athy

Monasterevin – Vicarstown Bridge Cafe loop from Athy

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Monasterevin – Vicarstown Bridge Cafe loop from Athy

02:00

48.5km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 38.5 km for 81 m

After 42.9 km for 88 m

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Start point

Train Station

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19.0 km

Monasterevin

Highlight • Settlement

Monasterevin is a wonderful town that lies on the River Barrow in County Kildare. The area has so many bridges that it has been named the 'Venice of Ireland'. Whilst …

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36.4 km

Vicarstown Bridge Cafe

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Nice friendly cafe, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day, serving tasty coffee, drinks, cake and savoury snacks. Well worth a stop to refuel!

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38.5 km

Ballymanus Bridge

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Ballymanus Bridge is a pretty stone footbridge, one of many on the Grand Canal - Barrow Line. Walking the quiet Barrow Blueway between the bridges is a peaceful way to spend a few hours.

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43.0 km

Milltown Bridge

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A great example of the old stone footbridges that provide crossing points across the Grand Canal. A walk from nearby Athy to Milltown Bridge and back makes for an accessible and enjoyable route.

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47.8 km

Athy

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With its striking White's Castle, the mighty stone bridge that leads into the center and the abundance of water and wonderful greenery that surrounds it, Athy is a nice stop …

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47.9 km

White's Castle

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White's Castle is a 16th-century tower house in Athy. Builtto guard the main river crossing in Athy, it looks great from the bridge. Good spot to stop for a bike against a bridge photo!

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47.9 km

White's Castle

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Athy is a picturesque town on the river Barrow, and next to Crom a Poo Bridge is White's Castle. Built in the 16th century to guard the town, it's still worth a visit.

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48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

182 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.7 km

6.51 km

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

18°C

10°C

87 %

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Monasterevin – Vicarstown Bridge Cafe loop from Athy

Monasterevin

Vicarstown Bridge Cafe

Ballymanus Bridge

Milltown Bridge

Athy

White's Castle

White's Castle

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