The best cycling routes in County Dublin

The best 20 km rides in County Dublin

Each start's best ride of 20 km, numbered best first. Pick a number for its ride.

From Dublin Heuston

Ranked first of 5 rides of this length in County Dublin.

17.7 km about 53 min 107 m up 90% through nature

Starts 71 m from Dublin Heuston station.

How it compares with the median ride in County Dublin

Through nature 90%median 35%

Quiet streets 72%median 77%

Climbing 20%median 18%

Longest nature stretch 9.7 km

Away from traffic 98%median 91%

Views 2%median 0%

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From Blackrock

Ranked second of 5 rides of this length in County Dublin.

13.9 km about 42 min 82 m up 65% through nature

Starts at Blackrock station.

How it compares with the median ride in County Dublin

Through nature 65%median 35%

Quiet streets 77%median 77%

Climbing 20%median 18%

Longest nature stretch 7.0 km

Away from traffic 94%median 91%

Views 16%median 0%

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From Sutton

Ranked third of 5 rides of this length in County Dublin.

20.3 km about 1 h 01 71 m up 72% through nature

Starts at Sutton station.

How it compares with the median ride in County Dublin

Through nature 72%median 35%

Quiet streets 85%median 77%

Climbing 12%median 18%

Longest nature stretch 9.5 km

Away from traffic 92%median 91%

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From Killiney

Ranked fourth of 5 rides of this length in County Dublin.

20.2 km about 1 h 01 168 m up 56% through nature

Starts at Killiney station.

How it compares with the median ride in County Dublin

Through nature 56%median 35%

Quiet streets 83%median 77%

Climbing 28%median 18%

Longest nature stretch 4.5 km

Away from traffic 94%median 91%

Views 3%median 0%

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From Fettercairn

Ranked fifth of 5 rides of this length in County Dublin.

22.1 km about 1 h 06 86 m up 49% through nature

Starts at Fettercairn tram stop.

How it compares with the median ride in County Dublin

Through nature 49%median 35%

Quiet streets 54%median 77%

Climbing 13%median 18%

Longest nature stretch 7.3 km

Away from traffic 94%median 91%

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Parks and forests

Phoenix Park