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West Dublin Waterways, Parks and Suburbs
Discover hidden Dublin treasures! Discover a hidden wealth of local history, parklands, amenities, rivers, villages and cultural landmarks whilst cycling at leisure along safe and scenic infrastructure, surprisingly close and accessible to the city of Dublin.
Itinerary & Main features
• Corkagh Park – Communal Activities and Amenities
• Camac River – Trace the Path of Dublin’s Forgotten River
• Grand Canal Towpath – Now a Dedicated Pedestrian / Cycle Path
• Cottage of Thomas Omer, Engineer of the Grand Canal
• Griffeen Valley Park and River – With the Oldest Bridge in Ireland
• Lucan Hill – Scene of a Gruesome 19th Century Murder and Execution
• Lucan Bridge – The longest Single Span Masonry Bridge in Ireland
• Lucan Village – Replenish with a Snack in a Quaint Riverside Cafe
• Vesey Park – With Wildlife House and Organic Filtration Wetland
• Finnstown House – Mansion with 16th Century Origins, now a Hotel
• Adamstown – Modern Suburb with Ancient Origins
Essential Details
• Distance: 23km / 15 miles
• Duration: Approx. 3- 4 hours (including stops for snack)
• Capacity: from 2 (minimum) to 8 (maximum) persons
• Availability: Weekdays from 1st April to 31st October
• Start Time: 10:00h