Royal Canal Way – Royal Canal Way loop from Castleknock

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Royal Canal Way – Royal Canal Way loop from Castleknock

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Royal Canal Way – Royal Canal Way loop from Castleknock

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11.7km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 675 m for 84 m

After 11.0 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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170 m

Royal Canal Way

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Royal Canal Way (Clonsilla‑sectie) — Broad, quiet canal stretch with flat towpath, reed beds and low trees, just outside the edge of Dublin. Ideal traffic-free stretch towards the city.

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2.55 km

Royal Canal Lock 9

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Classic 18th-century lock on the edge of Pelletstown, with heavy natural stone walls, wooden lock gates, and a calm, straight canal profile. The surroundings are a mix of greenery, water, …

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4.69 km

Royal Canal Lock 8

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Classic 18th-century lock just north of Castleknock, with heavy natural stone walls, wooden lock gates and a narrow but flat towpath along the south side. The surrounding area is green …

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6.38 km

Broom Bridge (Hamilton Bridge)

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Historic stone arch bridge over the Royal Canal in Cabra, world-famous as the place where mathematician William Rowan Hamilton carved his quaternion formula into the bridge in 1843. A commemorative plaque marks this exact spot today.

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6.43 km

Sir William Rowan Hamilton commemorative plaque at Broom Bridge

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Commemorative plaque under the railing of Broom Bridge in Cabra, placed at the spot where mathematician William Rowan Hamilton carved his famous quaternion formula into the bridge on October 16, …

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8.90 km