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Straffan Bridge and Weir – Sallins loop from Maynooth

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Straffan Bridge and Weir – Sallins loop from Maynooth

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5.0

(1)

17

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Straffan Bridge and Weir – Sallins loop from Maynooth

02:04

47.7km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 71 m for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

115 m

Maynooth Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Formerly an important shipping stop-off before Dublin, Maynooth Harbour is now used mostly for leisure purposes. Known locally as Dukes Harbour, it lies close to the bustling university town of Maynooth.

Tip by

2

538 m

View of Maynooth and St. Mary's Church from Maynooth Train Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

7.17 km

Barberstown Castle

Highlight • Castle

Barberstown Castle was first built in 1288 as a medieval fortress and has had more than 30 owners over the centuries. Among its most famous was Eric Clapton, who lived …

Tip by

4

9.30 km

Straffan Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Bridge

The current Straffan Bridge was built in 1836 to replace an older crossing, and the adjacent weir is part of the Leinster Aqueduct system, which carries the Grand Canal over …

Tip by

5

17.0 km

Cafe Grange

Highlight • Cafe

good place to refuel, has cycle parking and pump just in case

Tip by

6

17.1 km

Sallins

Highlight • Settlement

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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B

47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

1.98 km

426 m

117 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

16.1 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

14°C

16 %

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