The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth
The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth
The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth, a region in County Kildare, Ireland, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. Characterized by its extensive waterways, including the Royal Canal, Grand Canal, and River Liffey, alongside woodlands like Donadea Forest Park, the area provides varied terrain. These natural features create suitable environments for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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62
hikers
4.31km
01:22
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49
hikers
5.59km
01:26
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
12.8km
03:52
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20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

28.3km
07:09
60m
50m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
runners
7.04km
00:44
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
17.1km
01:45
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10m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.4km
01:07
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70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.83km
00:55
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
40.4km
02:42
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

38.1km
02:23
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290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.4km
02:42
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100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47.1km
02:32
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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103km
06:30
190m
220m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
51.3km
02:28
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46.2km
02:44
120m
120m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

104
riders
48.3km
02:05
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
28.5km
01:19
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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27
riders
64.1km
02:45
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

28
riders
104km
04:15
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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37
riders
67.2km
04:01
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
13.8km
00:50
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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29.0km
01:51
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
46.9km
02:48
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features over 400 routes for these sports. These routes have received an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars from more than 3,000 visitors.
Hiking trails are available along the Royal Canal and Grand Canal, offering tranquil waterside paths. Donadea Forest Park also provides a serene setting for walks through woodlands. For more options, explore the Hiking around The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth guide.
Yes, the region offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. Paths along the Royal Canal and Grand Canal are generally flat and accessible. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth guide.
Country roads around Clane provide opportunities for road cycling, and greenway routes like the one between Naas and Sallins are excellent for leisurely rides. The path along the Royal Canal from Maynooth to Kilcock is also suitable for cyclists. More detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth guide.
Yes, the region includes mountain biking trails, such as the Slade Valley trails from Sallins and Naas. These trails are considered moderate and require good fitness and advanced riding skills. Information on these and other routes can be found in the MTB Trails around The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth guide.
The Royal Canal and Grand Canal offer tranquil paths ideal for jogging and running. Donadea Forest Park also provides a scenic environment for runners. For a comprehensive list of routes, consult the Running Trails around The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth guide.
The region is characterized by its waterways, including the River Liffey, Grand Canal, and Royal Canal. Woodlands like Donadea Forest Park are also significant natural attractions. Maynooth features several water bodies, such as Ryewater, the River Lyreen, and the Mill Race.
The area is rich in history, featuring ancient castles like Maynooth Castle, constructed in the early 13th century. Donadea Forest Park is home to the charming Donadea Castle Ruins. The region also has monastic ruins and connections to St. Patrick and James Joyce.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth, Easy hikes around The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth, and Road Cycling Routes around The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth. Guides for running, mountain biking, touring cycling, and gravel biking are also available.
The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth is part of Kildare County Council. The general enquiries phone number for Kildare County Council is 045 980200. The specific phone number for the Clane-Maynooth Municipal District Office is 01 6286236.
Information related to The Municipal District of Clane — Maynooth can be found on the Kildare County Council website. The official website for Kildare County Council is kildarecoco.ie. Local community council websites may also provide additional information.

