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Kildare

Sallins – Naas Lock No. 4 loop from Newbridge

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Mountain biking trails

Ireland

Kildare

Sallins – Naas Lock No. 4 loop from Newbridge

Moderate

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Sallins – Naas Lock No. 4 loop from Newbridge

02:44

44.6km

100m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.6 km for 187 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.92 km

Grand Canal at Milltown

Highlight • River

Ancient mills and a darkly named public house give this stretch of the Grand Canal a certain atmosphere. The Hanged Man's Pub & Restaurant is permanently closed at the time …

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5.50 km

Milltown Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Grand Canal is one of two major canals that connect Dublin with the River Shannon, along with the Royal Canal. At Milltown Bridge, its former glory can be appreciated …

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15.4 km

Lowtown 19th Lock on the Grand Canal

Highlight • Monument

Lowtown (Lock 19 on the Grand Canal) marks the official start point of the Barrow Way.

It lies at the western end of the summit level of the Grand Canal …

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16.7 km

Robertstown

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village sitting on the Grand Canal Way hosting great pubs, boutique shops, and places to eat.

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20.8 km

Grand Canal Way path at Cock Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On this stretch, you follow a quiet, peaceful path right alongside the canal, making it ideal if you’re looking to slow down and enjoy nature. It’s a great spot to …

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26.7 km

Leinster Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Leinster Aqueduct is an impressive 18th-century structure that carries the Grand Canal over the River Liffey.

Itwas designed to maintain a perfectly level water flow along the Grand Canal, …

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28.4 km

Sallins, a picturesque village nestled in the County Kildare countryside, exudes a charming ambiance that captures the essence of rural Ireland. Situated along the Grand Canal, this quaint locale seamlessly …

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31.8 km

Naas Lock No. 4

Highlight • Structure

This was the first lock in Naas town. The lock is used to raise and lower the water level for passing boats.

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32.7 km

Naas Canal Basin

Lake

44.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

10.9 km

4.79 km

1.58 km

1.40 km

311 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

10.8 km

7.11 km

6.21 km

715 m

543 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

19°C

11°C

91 %

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Grand Canal at Milltown

Milltown Bridge

Lowtown 19th Lock on the Grand Canal

Robertstown

Grand Canal Way path at Cock Bridge

Leinster Aqueduct

Sallins

Naas Lock No. 4

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