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Blessington Lake – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Russborough House

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Blessington Lake – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Russborough House

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Blessington Lake – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Russborough House

03:06

28.6km

160m

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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: May 27, 2026

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2.23 km

Blessington Lake

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Blessington Lakes is officially known as Poulaphouca Reservoir, and it's only one lake. Construction of the dam began in 1937 and by the time it was completed, and the valley …

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9.56 km

Three Castles

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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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12.5 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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17.3 km

Blessington Bridge

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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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17.3 km

River Liffey

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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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21.8 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.

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23.6 km

Blessington Greenway

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The Blessington Greenway links Blessington with the Palladian mansion at Russborough House. It's a walking trail of about 6 km (3.7 miles), which skirts the edge of Poulaphouca Reservoir and cuts through areas of woodland.

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24.0 km

Blessington Greenway

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28.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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12.2 km

8.48 km

7.29 km

634 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

8.54 km

6.81 km

499 m

148 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Blessington Lake – Bridge Over the River Liffey loop from Russborough House

Blessington Lake

Three Castles

Bridge Over the River Liffey

Blessington Bridge

River Liffey

Blessington

Blessington Greenway

Blessington Greenway

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