- Royal Canal Greenway (Maynooth Section): A flat, traffic-free greenway starting in the university town of Maynooth, following the historic Royal Canal towpath westwards with serene waterside views, locks, and easy access to Carton House demesne; ideal for family rides and long-distance touring.
- Grand Canal Greenway (Kildare Sections): A peaceful, mostly off-road towpath along the leafy Grand Canal, passing through Sallins, Naas branches, and Robertstown with upgraded surfaces in places, offering wildlife-rich corridors, historic locks, and connections to rural villages.
- Sallins to Robertstown Canal Loop: A gentle out-and-back or circular route on the Grand Canal towpath and quiet lanes, featuring picturesque low bridges, bogland vistas, and the charming canal village of Robertstown with its hotel and museum.
- Maynooth to Kilcock Royal Canal Stretch: A relaxed waterside path along the Royal Canal Greenway, linking historic Maynooth Castle to the harbour town of Kilcock, with flat terrain, birdwatching opportunities, and café stops en route.
- Curragh Plains Loops: Open, expansive rides across the iconic Curragh grassland near Newbridge, using minor roads and tracks around the Irish National Stud and racecourse, providing wide horizons and a sense of freedom in Ireland’s thoroughbred heartland.
- Naas to Athgarvan Canal Branch: A short, family-friendly spur off the Grand Canal near Naas, following the Corbally branch with calm waterways, orchards, and connections to urban trails and Punchestown racecourse views.
- Blessington Lakes Border Route: A scenic loop on quiet roads skirting the Poulaphouca Reservoir (Blessington Lakes) along the Kildare-Wicklow border, offering rolling hills, lake panoramas, and passes near Russborough House for rewarding moderate climbs.
- Donadea Forest Park Trails: A tranquil network of forested paths and loops in Donadea near Clane, combining gravel tracks through ancient woodlands, a ruined castle, and a 9/11 memorial garden, suitable for relaxed off-road or hybrid cycling.
Kildare blends historic sites with lush countryside, with the National Stud and Japanese Gardens offering a unique mix of equine heritage and serene landscapes. Castletown House, a grand Palladian mansion, provides historical insights, while the Curragh’s open plains are ideal for walking. The ancient Hill of Allen adds archaeological depth, making Kildare an engaging stop for culture and nature. Kildare is Ireland’s eighth smallest county by size (1,694 square km) and seventh largest by population (247,774).
Kildare:
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