River Liffey and Grand Canal Tour
River Liffey and Grand Canal Tour Route
Duration – 6 to 7 Hours approx.
Skill/Fitness Level: Advanced
A City and Countryside Bike Tour Like No Other!
About
From city cycle lanes to countryside greenways; rivers, canal towpaths and parklands. Throw in historic tales and monuments, church ruins and graveyards spanning 4 millennia. Have a snack at a riverside cafe in an old country village, or check out a community bar and brewery that grows and makes its own. This day tour has it all: like time travel on a bike!
Itinerary & Main features
- Start at The Bike Stop, Capel St
- Wood Quay
- Heuston Station
- Irish Museum of Modern Art
- Kilmainaham Gaol
- War Memorial Gardens
- River Liffey Cycleway
- Chapelizod
- Phoenix Park
- The Oldest Monument in Dublin City
- Strawberry Beds
- Lucan Village – Stop for Snack
- 10th Century Church & Graveyard
- 4th Century Road
- The Oldest Bridge in Ireland
- Griffen Valley Park
- Grand Canal Greenway
- 16th Century Castle
- 7th Century Round Tower
- Community Craft Brewery (Optional)
- St. James’ Gate
- Return to Capel St.
Essential Details
- Distance: 45km / 27 miles
- Duration: Approx. 6- 7 hours (including snacks and other stops)
- Capacity: from 2 (minimum) to 8 (maximum) persons
- Availability: Weekdays from 1st April to 31st October
- Start Times: 10am; 11am; 12pm
Included
- Private local guide
- Bikes and safety equipment (if required)
Not Included
- Food & drink
Key to Skill/Fitness Levels:
Basic
Guests should be in general good health with a basic level of fitness, able to walk at a leisurely pace for upto 3 hours with regular rest stops
Moderate
Guests should be in general good health with a good level of fitness, able to walk, hike or cycle at a moderate pace for upto 5 hours with regular rest stops
Advanced
Guests should be in general good health with a strong level of fitness, able to walk, hike or cycle at a moderate pace for over 5 hours with occasional rest stops
