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Anyone here cycled the course of the Dodder?

  • 21-06-2010 4:24pm
    #1
    delta_bravo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭


    Hi. Im looking in to making the most of this fine weather and do a bit more cycling. Im based in Templeogue and have cycled to where the Dodder meets the Liffey plenty of times and its a lovely, nice cycle. I have been looking at now perhaps cycling the opposite direction and cycling to its source. From looking at maps and local knowledge I could follow along until as far as Bohernabreena anyway but I dont really know where it goes after that. As far as I know its source is near the Liffey source. Has anyone done this cycle before? I'd say its quite hilly but if anyone could recommend a route I would appreciate it.


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  • #2
    Morgan
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    It's worth a shot

    Pedal-PaddleBike.jpg


  • #3
    buffalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,101 ✭✭✭buffalo


    What sort of bike have you? You can probably cycle as far as Glenasmole, but shortly after that the terrain would be quite rough.

    I've walked it plenty, but everything depends on how hardy your bike is.


  • #4
    delta_bravo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭delta_bravo


    Well I didnt fully intend on keeping right alongside the river but keeping mostly onroad and using nearby roads and paths. Shouldve been a bit clearer. Was really looking for an onroad route.


  • #5
    buffalo
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    http://www.mapmyride.com/route/ie/ballyboden/167127714113485701 are the roads that roughly follow it from the M50 outwards. Chances are in a lot of places there'll be paths closer to the river that will take your bike.


  • #6
    delta_bravo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭delta_bravo


    Thanks


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  • #7
    buffalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,101 ✭✭✭buffalo


    No problem - let me know how it goes, I've been meaning to get to Glenasmole for a while now.


  • #8
    delta_bravo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭delta_bravo


    Just a follow up on this one. I went out this fine evening and tried to find it. I failed miserably. There was a very strong headwind against me and I'm more of flatroad commuter and had no experience with rural roads. Got as far as Bohernabreena fine but after that the elevation really started to increase and my os map was fairly lacking in detail. I think this is as far as I got. Even though I didnt reach it it was a very pleasant cycle, some great views of the city and a very nice downhill on the way home.

    Got a bit of a fright though on the way. Had a quick rest at a T Junction at Friarstown and was having a look around, I suddenly hear this snorting behind me and theres a donkey trying to lick my helmet :) Definitely a nice place to ramble around


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