Dodder Greenway – County

Dodder Valley Park Dodder Road Lower

Distance

6.8km

Elevation

Time

Cycling: 27m

Walking: 1h 22m

Difficulty

Leisure

Surface Finish

Mixed

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Overview

Bushy Park – Tallaght

3 km

The upper section leads towards the Dublin Mountains, with wider river corridors, weirs and wooded margins. Tallaght serves as both a commuter hub and a destination, with cultural and sporting amenities. Together these stages form a spine through south Dublin, linking the city centre with outer suburbs and green spaces, encouraging both short trips and longer journeys.

Route connects with…

Dodder Greenway - City

Thorncastle Street Dodder Road Lower

Leisure

Distance: 7.9km

Cycling: 32m

Walking: 1h 35m

The Dodder Greenway is an ambitious urban project creating a 14km continuous walking and cycling route along the River Dodder from the Dublin Docklands to the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Following one of the city’s most historic rivers, the Greenway will connect residential neighbourhoods, parks, workplaces and schools, offering both a commuter corridor and...

The public lighting to the Dodder Valley section of the greenway is operated on a needs based system due to the ecological sensitivities along the Dodder. Due to the prescence of Daubenton Bats which are a protected species the lighting system is operated via sensors to ensure they are only on during hours of darkness when users are present. When a Greenway user approaches a section of lighting the first 4 lights switch on, as they are midway through this section the next 4 sets alight. Once the person has completed their journey through the lights they switch off and revert to darkness.

Code of Conduct

To keep our greenways welcoming and safe for all users—walkers, cyclists, families, and wildlife alike—please review our Code of Conduct before you go.

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Getting There

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FAQs

Can I get to the route by rail?

Yes. The LUAS Green Line has a convenient stop at Milltown, located close to the Greenway.

Can I access the route by bus?

Multiple Dublin Bus routes traverse the urban sections of the Dodder Greenway, providing frequent and convenient access from across the city. See more infomation on timetables on www.transportforireland.ie

News and Updates

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Maynooth–Leixlip Royal Canal Greenway Section Officially Opened by Minister O’Brien

Route Updates

26 Nov 2025

Maynooth–Leixlip Royal Canal Greenway Section Officially Opened by Minister O’Brien

Kildare County Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the Maynooth to Leixlip section of the Royal Canal Greenway. The official opening...

Rathkeale Trailhead Officially Opens as Mayor and Minister Unveil Major Greenway Upgrade

The Rathkeale trailhead facility was officially opened today, by the Mayor of Limerick, John Moran and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jerry...

Louth County Council Completes Carlingford Lough Greenway Connecting Newry and Carlingford

Louth County Council, in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and East Border Region, is proud to announce the completion of the Carlingford...