Abbey Bridge – Naas Lock No. 4 loop from Oughterard ED

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Kildare

Abbey Bridge – Naas Lock No. 4 loop from Oughterard ED

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Abbey Bridge – Naas Lock No. 4 loop from Oughterard ED

02:59

42.1km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.75 km

Devonshire Bridge on the Grand Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Devonshire Bridge is a stone road bridge crossing on the Grand Canal. The canal path goes under the L2010 road here on it's 117-kilometre (73-mi) way from Shannon Harbour to Lucan.

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15.9 km

Abbey Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Gorgeous views up and down the canal from Abbey Bridge.

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16.4 km

Naas Lock No. 4

Highlight • Structure

This was the first lock in Naas town. The lock is used to raise and lower the water level for passing boats.

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19.9 km

Sallins, a picturesque village nestled in the County Kildare countryside, exudes a charming ambiance that captures the essence of rural Ireland. Situated along the Grand Canal, this quaint locale seamlessly …

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Coffee Stop at Digby Bridge

Highlight • Cafe

Digby Bridge, with its charming coffee stop, is a delightful gem in the Irish countryside. This quaint bridge, likely adorned with ivy and surrounded by greenery, adds a touch of …

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26.1 km

Leinster Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Leinster Aqueduct is an impressive 18th-century structure that carries the Grand Canal over the River Liffey.

Itwas designed to maintain a perfectly level water flow along the Grand Canal, …

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27.9 km

Greenway Bike Hire (Grand Canal)

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike rental, mechanic and coffee. Great place to stop

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34.0 km

Ardlough

Highlight • Cycleway

The Grand Canal has an excellent tow path, it's reasonably well surfaced and although it can get puddley it drains well. Brilliant for easy walking or flat running/cycling.

The Grand …

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42.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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