The Emerald Isle

This week, triathlete Jimmy Brown takes us to the Emerald Isle to visit some stunning Irish countryside.

Rolling through quiet lanes and bike paths, these rides are perfect for those looking to plan a cycling holiday to Ireland.

With a few of these rides sitting in long distance category, this a great set highlighting some of the amazing riding that’s on offer in the South of Ireland.

WATERFORD GREENWAY

The Waterford Greenway is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail along an old railway line, venturing from the quays of Waterford, a city founded by the Vikings, all the way through an area rich in Irish heritage to the historic port of Dungarvan, a vibrant seaside market town with a pretty quay-side setting.

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90.89km
DISTANCE
03:26:09
DURATION
491m
ELEVATION

GREAT IRISH ESCAPE

We start at WIT Arena, then onto the Waterford bypass road heading west towards the Carrick Road Roundabout. We take 3rd exit R680 towards Portlaw. We go south, passing St. Patrick's Church on the right, to the N25 and head east back to WIT Arena.

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36.09km
DISTANCE
01:11:10
DURATION
330m
ELEVATION

HUMPTY DUMPTY DUNMORE HILLS

This route is a very hilly loop with lots of country lanes and back roads to my local fishing village of Dunmore East. Explore the harbour before climbing for home, back to the start at Waterford.

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61.39km
DISTANCE
2:10:05
DURATION
709m
ELEVATION

OUTER RING ROAD LOOP

Built in 2005 in Waterford Ireland, this road connects the Williamstown road to the main Waterford-Cork road (N25) at Butlerstown. It has 8 roundabouts, and gives access to all the local estates around the town. This road is popular among local cyclists wanting to get in a quick cycle. It's ideal for a TT.

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20.14km
DISTANCE
0:40:28
DURATION
183m
ELEVATION

FLYING AIRPORT LOOP

This is a popular route with all cyclists from the area. There's not too much distance or climbing but enough to test you. Cyclists use it as a TT to see where they're at. I really like this route!

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24.45km
DISTANCE
0:46:35
DURATION
172m
ELEVATION

FLYING AIRPORT LOOP REVERSE

This is the reverse of Flying Airport Loop route, so you will ride anticlockwise around the airport. This is a popular route with all cyclists from the area. There's not too much distance or climbing but enough to test you. Cyclists use it as a TT to see where they're at. I really like this route.

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24.34km
DISTANCE
0:45:54
DURATION
169m
ELEVATION
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DISTANCE
DURATION
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ELEVATION

About this week’s contributor

A keen triathlete, Jimmy Brown brings us a fun set of rides from his home county, Waterford in Ireland.

Jimmy Brown came cycling via triathlon, with a strong background in swimming with his local club, Waterford Crystal.

 

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