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Royal and Grand Canal Loop

Dublin, Ireland

Royal and Grand Canal Loop

Length32.2 mi
Elev. Gain344.4 ft
Est. Steps74000

Lake

River

Muddy

Created by PacerGuy_1966
Introduction
Royal and Grand Canal Loop is a 32.2 mile (74,000-step) route located near Dublin, Ireland. This route has an elevation gain of about 344.4 ft and is rated as hard. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Starting from Lock 6 on the Royal Canal cycle on a hard towpath until the 12th Lock where the surface is grass/mud. Leave the canal path at Lady Louisa Bridge and cycle on the public road to McEvoys pub on Hazelhatch Road where you join the Grand Canal towpath on the north side of the canal. Grassy/muddy surface until 12th Lock and follow path to Inchicore and on for pancakes in Lemon on South William Street. Total distance is 50km.
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Landform
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Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

Building
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Guinness Storehouse

Parking
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Place
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Place
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Building
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Clonsilla railway station

Place
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Hazelhatch

Place
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City Colleges

School
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Place
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Route Details

Length

32.2 mi

Elev. Gain

344.4 ft

Est. Steps

74000
Created by
PacerGuy_1966
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