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Dublin, Ireland

Walking route · 2 stops

A green walk along the Grand Canal: Portobello to Grand Canal Dock

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✓ Walked by Alberto before publishing · route facts measured

The Grand Canal is one of the easiest ways to cross the south side of Dublin with water and trees beside you most of the way. This route follows the towpath east from Portobello to Grand Canal Dock, where the canal meets the docklands. It pairs well with our guide to greener commutes.

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Measured route facts

Distance
2.6 km
Climb
3 m up · 18 m down
Away from traffic
84% of the way
Buggy & wheelchair
Has steps
Benches on the way
29
Public toilets nearby
0
Playgrounds nearby
1
Drinking water
None mapped
Elevation profile Download GPX
Elevation profile Elevation profile: from 22 m to 6 m, highest point 22 m, 3 m of climbing over 2.6 km 25 m5 m 0 m1.3 km2.6 km

Measured by Joyride AI from OpenStreetMap data on (benches within about 30 m of the route; toilets and playgrounds within about 80 m; elevation from Open-Meteo). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The route, stop by stop

  1. Start 0 m · 22 m elev
    Start: Portobello
    Dublin, Grand Canal
    Portobello · Dr Neil Clifton
  2. Stop 1 860 m · 17 m elev
    Stop 1: Patrick Kavanagh statue
    A bronze statue of the poet sitting on a bench by the canal, a popular spot for a photo and a rest.
    Dublin, Grand Canal
    Patrick Kavanagh statue · Dr Neil Clifton
  3. Stop 2 1.7 km · 13 m elev
    Stop 2: Grand Canal locks at Mount Street
    A pretty stretch of locks and old stone bridges between Baggot Street and Mount Street.
    Grand Canal, Dublin
    Grand Canal locks at Mount Street · Chris Morgan
  4. Finish 2.6 km · 6 m elev
    Finish: Grand Canal Dock
    River Liffey and Samuel Beckett Bridge
    Grand Canal Dock · Christian David

Tips

  • The towpath is shared with cyclists: keep left and listen out for bells.
  • Parts of the path can be muddy after rain, so wear shoes you don't mind getting wet.
  • Grand Canal Dock has plenty of cafés if you want to finish with a coffee.

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A green walk along the Grand Canal: Portobello to Grand Canal Dock · FAQ

How long is the A green walk along the Grand Canal: Portobello to Grand Canal Dock and what are the main stops?

A green walk along the Grand Canal: Portobello to Grand Canal Dock covers about 2.6 km (3 m climb) in Dublin with 4 stops in order: Portobello → Patrick Kavanagh statue → Grand Canal locks at Mount Street → Grand Canal Dock.

Can I open A green walk along the Grand Canal: Portobello to Grand Canal Dock in Joyride AI Maps or download a GPX file?

Yes — tap "Open in Maps now" to load all 4 stops into Joyride AI Maps with live turn-by-turn navigation, or download the verified GPX track (route-grand-canal-walk.gpx) for Garmin, Komoot, Strava or Apple Watch.

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