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Kildare

Blessington Lake – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Naas

Routes
Road cycling routes
Ireland
Kildare

Blessington Lake – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Naas

Moderate

5.0

(3)

42

riders

Blessington Lake – View over Blessington Lakes loop from Naas

02:16

51.7km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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3.35 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

2

22.4 km

Bridge crossing Blessington Lake

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crossing Blessington Lake gives lovely panoramic views.

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3

28.5 km

Blessington Lake

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Surely one of the most spectacular artificial lakes in the region. Roads around it are usually very quiet and spot minimum car traffic, which makes it a prime destination for cyclists.

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4

28.6 km

View of Poulaphouca Lake

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One of the biggest man made lakes in Ireland - and a good place to ride a bike. Good roads and some gravel tracks too - hours of fun!

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5

37.8 km

River Liffey

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The River Liffey is approximately 125 kilometers long, flowing from its source in the Wicklow Mountains to its mouth at Dublin Bay and the Irish sea. The river has been …

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6

38.0 km

View over Blessington Lakes

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From here you gain a lovely view of Blessington Lakes with rolling hills behind.

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7

39.1 km

Blessington

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Blessington is a town located in County Wicklow, situated about 29 kilometres southwest of Dublin. It is known for its scenic surroundings, including Blessington Lake, which is part of the River Liffey's reservoir system.

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8

39.2 km

Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop

Highlight • Lake

I like the roads around these lakes. Good tsrmac, not too much traffic, gentle hills and beautiful landscape.

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9

39.3 km

Crafternoon Tea Café

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Excellent Coffee and Cakea

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B

51.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.3 km

3.82 km

309 m

194 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.6 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

17°C

12°C

42 %

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