Bray, a region in County Wicklow, Ireland, is characterized by its coastal features and immediate access to mountain landscapes. The area encompasses the prominent Bray Head, a sandy and shingle beach, and the nearby Wicklow Mountains National Park, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This combination of coastal paths, forests, and elevated mountain trails supports several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts visiting Bray will find more than…
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24
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.4km
02:12
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.3km
01:18
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.9km
02:07
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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120
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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12
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57.4km
02:50
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830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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31.3km
01:35
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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41.1km
01:53
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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46
hikers
7.96km
02:11
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.29km
01:10
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70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.35km
02:28
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90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.9km
03:13
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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68
runners
6.67km
00:43
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.4km
02:07
550m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.5km
02:14
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110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.28km
00:48
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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75
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99.0km
07:59
2,010m
2,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
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94.1km
05:28
910m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52.3km
03:56
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49.7km
03:56
880m
880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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35
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44.7km
02:34
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.1km
03:52
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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37.9km
02:00
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.1km
03:01
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Bray offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features 14 routes across these sports. These routes have been explored by more than 9,000 visitors.
Bray Head is a prominent feature for hikers, with the scenic Cliff Walk stretching towards Greystones. The Wicklow Mountains National Park also provides extensive trails. Komoot offers a dedicated guide for Hiking around Bray.
Bray provides options for both road and mountain biking, with routes extending into the Wicklow Mountains. Komoot has guides for Cycling around Bray, MTB Trails around Bray, and Road Cycling Routes around Bray.
Bray Head is a prominent coastal feature offering views of the Irish Sea and Dublin Bay. The Wicklow Mountains National Park, located west of Bray, features granite peaks and glacial lakes like Lough Bray. Powerscourt Waterfall, Ireland's highest at 397 feet (121 meters), is also nearby.
The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk is a scenic route along the eastern side of Bray Head. It provides views of the Irish Sea, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains. This walk is suitable for various fitness levels.
The Bray seafront and esplanade offer leisurely strolls suitable for families. The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk is also accessible for various fitness levels. The Blessington Greenway provides a less intensive, picturesque dirt trail for cycling.
The Great Sugar Loaf Mountain stands at approximately 1,640 feet (501 meters). An ascent of this mountain provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. It is a notable landmark in the region.
Bray's outdoor routes have been explored by more than 9,000 visitors on Komoot. The 14 available routes have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,100 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Bray, including Hiking around Bray, Cycling around Bray, MTB Trails around Bray, Road Cycling Routes around Bray, Running Trails around Bray, and Gravel biking around Bray.
The official website for Bray is bray.com. For tourism inquiries, Bray Tourism can be reached by phone at +1 281 894 7979. Bray Tourism operates from the Civic Offices on Main Street, Bray.

