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Cycling in Ireland

Discover a map of 13,438 cycling routes and bike trails in Ireland, created by our community.
Region portraitGet to know Ireland

Ireland is an island nation on Europe’s western border, where there are many wonderful cycling routes that you can explore with the help of the bike route planner. The Republic of Ireland takes up 80 percent of this landmass, while a big part of the country is part of the . Ireland is mainly known for its rows of lush, green fields and rocky cliffs and is also called “the emerald island”. This diverse, slightly hilly landscape makes the island the perfect place for cyclists. You pass mystic ledges, gentle hills and idyllic villages while riding. The interior of the country is rather flat, whereas there are more challenging ascents in the West. Even small elevations offer cyclists beautiful panoramic views of valleys and the sea.

996,741 km

Tracked distance

13,438

Cycle routes

4.6 million

Population

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From our communityThe best bike routes in Ireland
Priory View to Priory View

Cycling route in Celbridge, Leinster, Ireland

21 km
Distance
120 m
Ascent
178 m
Descent
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Cycling route in Enniskerry, Leinster, Ireland

4 km
Distance
261 m
Ascent
156 m
Descent
Grosvenor Lodge to Grosvenor Lodge

Cycling route in Rathmines, Leinster, Ireland

30.3 km
Distance
627 m
Ascent
687 m
Descent
Dooradoyle Park to Dooradoyle Park

Cycling route in Limerick, Munster, Ireland

9.7 km
Distance
61 m
Ascent
116 m
Descent
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Highlights
  • The Great Western Greenway is the Republic of Ireland’s longest car-free cycling route and leads from Westport to Achill in the county of Mayo.
  • Discover Ireland’s dramatic coast by bike. Steep cliffs, golden, sandy beaches and rocky headlands provide a wonderful panorama.  
Tips
  • Drive on the left side like the cars.
  • The Irish weather is known to be moody. Clothes-wise, you need to be prepared for all eventualities: A reflecting jacket, a helmet and good lights are recommended.
  • Don’t ask the Irish about rainbows, goblins or gold treasures - the joke has gotten old.  
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