South Dublin is a region characterized by a diverse landscape that supports a wide range of outdoor pursuits. It features a blend of urban green spaces, extensive mountain trails, and serene river valleys. The area's natural features, including the Dublin Mountains and the Dodder River Valley, provide varied terrain for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. This combination makes South Dublin a destination for outdoor activities.
South Dublin offers a variety of outdoor activities and routes for different interests and skill levels. The region provides more than 600 routes, catering to several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. For those seeking to explore the area, more than 12,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars. The Dublin Mountains provide extensive forest trails and elevated viewpoints, ideal for hiking and mountain biking. The Dodder River Valley and various parks, such as Corkagh Park, offer linear parklands and green spaces suitable for jogging and leisurely cycling. Specific guides like Hiking around South Dublin and Road Cycling Routes around South Dublin provide detailed information on available routes.
175
Routes
4.6
(258)
Average rating
4909
People visited

4.9
(15)
93
hikers
11.9km
03:07
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(12)
125
hikers
9.33km
02:45
270m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(10)
71
hikers
6.88km
02:04
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
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62
hikers
6.98km
02:03
180m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
(3)
44
riders
42.6km
02:01
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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172
riders
56.3km
02:38
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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165
riders
28.0km
01:36
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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129
riders
28.9km
01:29
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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48
runners
15.7km
01:41
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
7.73km
00:57
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

64
runners
8.80km
01:04
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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62
runners
10.3km
01:04
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2.5
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4
riders
22.1km
02:01
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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40
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
37.1km
03:23
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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5
riders
27.9km
02:37
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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13
riders
60.3km
04:36
1,480m
1,480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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12
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
35.2km
02:27
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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128
riders
89.1km
05:47
1,140m
1,140m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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68
riders
39.5km
02:43
720m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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55
riders
94.0km
05:41
220m
220m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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41
riders
39.2km
02:51
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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South Dublin offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes from urban green spaces to mountain trails. More than 600 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.42 stars from over 12,000 visitors.
The Dublin Mountains provide extensive forest trails and elevated viewpoints for hiking. The Dublin Mountains Way is a 26-mile (42 km) trail offering city vistas. For more options, refer to the Hiking around South Dublin guide.
Yes, South Dublin offers several easy walking routes, particularly in its parks and along river valleys. Corkagh Park, Tymon Park, and the Dodder River Valley provide linear parklands suitable for leisurely strolls. The Easy hikes around South Dublin guide lists suitable options.
South Dublin supports various cycling activities including road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The developing Dodder Greenway is a significant route for touring. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around South Dublin and Cycling around South Dublin provide detailed information.
The Dublin Mountains are a primary location for mountain biking in South Dublin, offering various trails. Specific peaks like Three Rock Mountain and Two Rock Mountain feature trails suitable for mountain biking. The MTB Trails around South Dublin guide provides route details.
Key natural features include the Dublin Mountains, offering extensive forest trails and views. The Dodder River Valley provides serene linear parklands, and the Bohernabreena Reservoirs contribute to the varied terrain. Parks like Corkagh Park and Tymon Park also offer significant green spaces.
Komoot offers several guides for South Dublin, covering various sports. These include Hiking around South Dublin, Easy hikes around South Dublin, Road Cycling Routes around South Dublin, Running Trails around South Dublin, Cycling around South Dublin, MTB Trails around South Dublin, and Gravel biking around South Dublin.
There are 669 routes available on komoot for South Dublin. These routes have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars. More than 12,000 visitors have shared their experiences and ratings for the region.
The Dublin Mountains area, being a popular destination, offers various parking facilities at trailheads and access points. Specific parking locations are often detailed within individual route descriptions on komoot, or can be found through local signage.
For official information regarding South Dublin County Council, their website is www.sdcc.ie. The general contact phone number for the council is 01-4149000.
Yes, the Dublin Mountains offer challenging hiking trails, including sections of the Dublin Mountains Way. These trails often involve significant elevation changes and cover varied terrain, suitable for experienced hikers. Peaks like Three Rock Mountain and Two Rock Mountain provide more strenuous options.
Corkagh Park, as South Dublin's largest park, offers numerous facilities and paths suitable for jogging. Tymon Park and the linear parklands along the Dodder River Valley also provide excellent environments for running. The Running Trails around South Dublin guide can assist in finding routes.

