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Donabate – Ladies Beach Portrane loop from Donabate

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Donabate – Ladies Beach Portrane loop from Donabate

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Donabate – Ladies Beach Portrane loop from Donabate

01:12

11.1km

30m

Running

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

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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162 m

Donabate

Highlight • Settlement

Donabate is a charming coastal village and peninsula located in Fingal, County Dublin, renowned for its long, sandy stretch of shoreline known as Donabate Beach (or Balcarrick Beach). The area is also famous for the historic Newbridge House and Farm

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2.80 km

Ruins

3.72 km

Portrane Beach Caves and Rock Arch

Highlight • Beach

Portane Beach is often referred to as 'Paradise Beach' because of the beautiful shells, stones, and caves to discover.

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4.46 km

Cliffs Between Donabate and Portrane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stroll along the fantastic clifftops between Donabate and Portane and discover islands, towers, forests, mountains, and beaches.

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5.71 km

Ladies Beach Portrane

Highlight • Beach

Fabulous well-sheltered beach with great views toward Howth and Lambay Island. The beach was once the private beach of Lady Sophia Evens, and other ladies of Portrane House, which is where it gets its name.

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6.23 km

Café on Donabate Beach

Highlight • Cafe

Stop off at Shoreline Hotel's takeaway service, called Cheddarella, located right by the main car park for Donabate Beach. This is a popular spot for grabbing a hot drink, pastries, …

Tip by

11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.95 km

2.42 km

2.41 km

377 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

2.42 km

1.84 km

352 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Donabate – Ladies Beach Portrane loop from Donabate

Donabate

Portrane Beach Caves and Rock Arch

Cliffs Between Donabate and Portrane

Ladies Beach Portrane

Café on Donabate Beach

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