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View of Poulaphouca Lake – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

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View of Poulaphouca Lake – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

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View of Poulaphouca Lake – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

04:04

90.4km

800m

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: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

31.0 km

Bridge Over the River Liffey

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Quiet bridge over the Liffey, running through the Wicklow Mountains just before it runs into the Poulaphouca Reservoir.

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2

44.7 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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3

44.7 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

50.9 km

Bridge crossing Blessington Lake

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This bridge crossing Blessington Lake gives lovely panoramic views.

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5

59.6 km

Crafternoon Tea Café

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Excellent Coffee and Cakea

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6

59.7 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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B

90.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.8 km

5.98 km

1.41 km

129 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.9 km

10.3 km

127 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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