Dodder Greenway – County

Distance

58.9km

Elevation

Time

Cycling: 3h 56m

Walking: 11h 47m

Difficulty

Leisure

Surface Finish

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Overview

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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Offaly County Council Opens Ballycommon Trailhead Linking Grand Canal Greenway and Lough Boora

Offaly County Council proudly marked a significant achievement in its sustainable mobility and tourism strategy with the official opening of the new Ballycommon Trailhead as...

Cork County Council Opens Extensions to Clonakilty and Bandon Active Travel Routes

Route Updates

02 Oct 2025

Cork County Council Opens Extensions to Clonakilty and Bandon Active Travel Routes

Cork County Council has officially opened extensions to two segregated pedestrian and cycle routes in West Cork. The ribbons were cut on the walkways in...

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...