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Barberstown Castle – Straffan Bridge and Weir loop from Celbridge

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Kildare

Barberstown Castle – Straffan Bridge and Weir loop from Celbridge

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Barberstown Castle – Straffan Bridge and Weir loop from Celbridge

01:13

21.5km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.07 km

Barberstown Castle

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Barberstown Castle was first built in 1288 as a medieval fortress and has had more than 30 owners over the centuries. Among its most famous was Eric Clapton, who lived …

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10.2 km

Straffan Bridge and Weir

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The current Straffan Bridge was built in 1836 to replace an older crossing, and the adjacent weir is part of the Leinster Aqueduct system, which carries the Grand Canal over …

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19.2 km

Victoria Bridge

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Victoria Bridge in Celbridge was built in 1837, replacing an earlier structure that had been damaged by floods. It’s a five-arch limestone bridge that has carried traffic across the River …

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21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

4.73 km

Surfaces

17.2 km

4.31 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

7°C

97 %

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Straffan Bridge and Weir

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