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McEvoy's Pub – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

McEvoy's Pub – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

Moderate

4.5

(4)

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McEvoy's Pub – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

03:38

85.3km

650m

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: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.69 km

McEvoy's Pub

Highlight • Pub

Good beer in a relaxed pub with sitting outside.

Tip by

16.3 km

Saggart Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice shaded climb, on a essentially car-free country road. Gradient is relatively consistent, and kicks up to >10% towards the end

Tip by

40.4 km

Blessington Lake

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

46.6 km

Bridge crossing Blessington Lake

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge crossing Blessington Lake gives lovely panoramic views.

Tip by

55.3 km

Crafternoon Tea Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent Coffee and Cakea

Tip by

55.4 km

Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

55.5 km

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.

Tip by

85.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.9 km

15.1 km

1.08 km

129 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.1 km

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 29 May

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McEvoy's Pub – Blessington Lake loop from Leixlip Louisa Bridge

McEvoy's Pub

Saggart Climb

Blessington Lake

Bridge crossing Blessington Lake

Crafternoon Tea Café

Poulaphouca Reservoir Loop

Blessington

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