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Cycling on the Grand Canal

Cycling on the Grand Canal is a real mix of urban and rural experiences with big changes in the type and quality of surfaces which make such a big difference to the type of cycling visitors want to undertake.

​​​​​​Cycling along the canal in Dublin is a mix of on-road cycle paths and the Grand Canal Greenway which links the city centre element to the suburbs. Both are well surfaced and have services within easy reach. Work has begun on upgrading the surface of the Grand Canal towpath has it goes westward  to Greenway Standard. Greenways are recreational, mainly off-road routes for walkers, cyclists and other non-motorised transport. During the current development phase, you may experience some disruption to your walking or cycling journey. A summary of the works and any access restrictions can be found here

The Grand Canal Guide offers clear information about the navigation and the services located nearby. It is available from the Waterways Ireland online shop​.​

The Grand Canal Way

​Inchicore-Lucan: 8.5km path for cyclists and walkers

Premium Cycle Route: from Portobello to Sherriff Street along the Grand Canal officially opened. The 3.5 km route passes Lesson St Bridge, Dublin’s Docklands and the Samuel Beckett Bridge. This route is an ideal opportunity for families, young people and visitors to get around Dublin.​

Map​ by Sport Ireland

Video​​ by Micha Mg of the Barrow and Grand Canal.

Buy the Guide

Heritage Trails

Arthurs Way is a 16km heritage trail using the towpaths of the Grand Canal and Liffey through Co Kildare telling the story of Arthur Guinness.​

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Barrow Way Bike Hire

Vicarstown
Stradbally
Co Laois

1;#Barrow Navigation;#3;#Grand Canal

5;#Cycling

4;#Equipment Hire/Rental;#1;#Activity Provider

Dick's Bike Hire at Ballycommon House

Ballycommon
County Offaly

3;#Grand Canal

5;#Cycling

4;#Equipment Hire/Rental;#1;#Activity Provider

Dublinbikes

Dublin City Council
Wood Quay
Dublin 2

5;#Royal Canal;#3;#Grand Canal

5;#Cycling;#15;#Greenway

4;#Equipment Hire/Rental

Jennifer's Travels Barge Hire

Bell Harbour,
Monasterevin,
Co. Kildare

3;#Grand Canal;#1;#Barrow Navigation

2;#Boating;#5;#Cycling

1;#Activity Provider;#21;#Boat Hire

Mid Ireland Adventure

Banagher
Co Offaly

7;#Shannon Navigation;#3;#Grand Canal

20;#Kayaking;#5;#Cycling;#17;#Stand Up Paddleboard

1;#Activity Provider;#4;#Equipment Hire/Rental;#17;#Tours & Trips
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