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Weir at the Dropping Well – Pondside Trail loop from Blackrock

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Ireland
Leinster
Dublin

Weir at the Dropping Well – Pondside Trail loop from Blackrock

Hard

22

runners

Weir at the Dropping Well – Pondside Trail loop from Blackrock

02:46

26.7km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

341 m

View of Dublin Bay from Blackrock Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Good section of trail, especially for a view of Dublin on the horizon against a dramatic sky. The narrow path out of the park towards the town of Blackrock is very frustrating. You may need to dismount.

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2

9.84 km

Boar Statue at the Dropping Well

Highlight • Monument

3

10.0 km

Weir at the Dropping Well

Highlight • Structure

4

10.7 km

Beautiful weir on the Dodder River. This is a great spot to picnic or just sit back and relax.

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5

13.1 km

Bushy Park Stage

Highlight • Rest Area

6

21.5 km

Pondside Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Pondside Trail is part of a walking network on the UCD campus. A perfect opportunity to see nature in the city.

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B

26.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

6.93 km

4.22 km

2.36 km

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

6.78 km

6.03 km

3.14 km

104 m

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Wednesday 2 September

21°C

15°C

82 %

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