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Poulaphouca Reservoir loop from Blessington

Poulaphouca Reservoir loop from Blessington

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Poulaphouca Reservoir loop from Blessington

01:39

36.0km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.50 km

View of Poulaphouca Reservoir from the bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good view from one of the many bridges in the area, as the various off shoots of the Poulaphouca Reservoir wind off in different directions.

Tip by

17.7 km

Blessington Lake

Highlight • Lake

Surely one of the most spectacular artificial lakes in the region. Roads around it are usually very quiet and spot minimum car traffic, which makes it a prime destination for cyclists.

Tip by

36.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

6.77 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

3.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

5°C

25 %

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Poulaphouca Reservoir loop from Blessington

View of Poulaphouca Reservoir from the bridge

Blessington Lake

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