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Cycling in Ireland

Discover a map of 12,459 cycling routes and bike trails in Ireland, created by our community.

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Get 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.

919,686 km

Tracked distance

12,459

Cycle routes

4.6 million

Population

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Handpicked routes

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Pedro Vera de la Rocha
Tour

Donegal - Circular Route

4 routes

Tour

Tralee to Fenit Greenway

3 routes

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The best bike routes in Ireland

Sunday trip
Road bikePaved
4

Sunday trip

Cycling route in Templeogue, Leinster, Ireland

Rathfarnham - Glendalough - Rathfarnham
124.7 km
Distance
756 m
Ascent
757 m
Descent
Dublin Phoenix Park to Bray via Hell-Fire Club
Road bikeMTBPaved
4

Dublin Phoenix Park to Bray via Hell-Fire Club

Cycling route in Rialto, Leinster, Ireland

Uphill trip into the Dublin Mountains
41.1 km
Distance
599 m
Ascent
594 m
Descent
5

Blessington

Cycling route in Blessington, Leinster, Ireland

35.8 km
Distance
223 m
Ascent
225 m
Descent
50km round
Road bikeMTBPaved
Miroslav Kralčák
4

50km round

Cycling route in Tower, Munster, Ireland

50km round
51 km
Distance
206 m
Ascent
207 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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Popular cycling regions in Ireland