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View over Blessington Lakes – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Blessington

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View over Blessington Lakes – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Blessington

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View over Blessington Lakes – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Blessington

01:49

17.5km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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268 m

Blessington

Highlight • Settlement

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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1.46 km

View over Blessington Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.30 km

Three Castles

Highlight • Castle

The castle is thought to have been built in the 16th estuary overlooking a ford on the River Liffey. Nowadays the river is too deep to cross due to the …

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7.25 km

Bridge Over the River Liffey

Highlight • Bridge

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

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12.0 km

Blessington Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely views of Blessington lake (also known as Poulhapouca Reservoir) from the bridge. Good climbs on both sides of the lake to play around with.

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12.1 km

River Liffey

Highlight • River

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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17.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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9.63 km

7.28 km

367 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

6.58 km

365 m

150 m

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View over Blessington Lakes – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Blessington

Blessington

View over Blessington Lakes

Three Castles

Bridge Over the River Liffey

Blessington Bridge

River Liffey

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