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Dublin Bay – Sandycove Harbour loop from Clongriffin

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Ireland

Leinster

Dublin

Dublin Bay – Sandycove Harbour loop from Clongriffin

Moderate

4.6

(5)

168

riders

Dublin Bay – Sandycove Harbour loop from Clongriffin

03:03

51.0km

140m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.02 km for 71 m

After 5.20 km for 71 m

After 15.1 km for 355 m

After 36.4 km for 284 m

After 48.5 km for 79 m

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Start point

Train Station

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5.15 km

St. Annes Woods

Forest

7.25 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 well as wonderful wildlife and landscapes, small villages along the coastline are wonderful features of the bay.

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7.27 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. The promenade features a pedestrian pathway, exercise stations, and grassy areas for recreation. It's particularly beloved by locals and visitors for its tranquil atmosphere and accessibility to attractions like Dollymount Beach and the Wooden Bridge. Perfect for a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk, it’s a must-see in Dublin.

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18.2 km

Booterstown Marsh

Nature Reserve

22.1 km

Beach

24.9 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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28.2 km

Coastal Cycle Track in Dún Laoghaire

Highlight • Cycleway

37.3 km

The Diving Bell

Highlight • Monument

Not the nicest of things I’ve seen in life!

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38.6 km

Royal Canal Cycle Track and Walkway

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat, quiet and green route along the 225-year-old Royal Canal, ideal for both cyclists and walkers. The path combines asphalt in the urban areas with compact gravel in the rural sections, following the historic towpaths between Dublin and the interior. You ride past old stone bridges, locks, reed beds, and quiet waterways where you often see herons and swans. It is a traffic-free ribbon that quickly leaves the hustle and bustle of Dublin behind and transitions into an increasingly rural landscape towards Ashtown, Castleknock, Leixlip, and Maynooth. The full Greenway is 130 km long.

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