Dublin

Phoenix Park gives you a proper park circuit west of the centre. The Grand Canal fits a short run south of the Georgian streets, while Sandymount opens out to Dublin Bay. Pack a layer for the coast: it can feel quite different from a sheltered city street.

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Map of Dublin with three numbered running-route starts. — Dublin · north is upOpen full-size map

Phoenix Park

Heuston, Stoneybatter & the western centre

2.8 km Loop

Grand Canal

Georgian Dublin & Portobello

1.9 km Out & back

Sandymount promenade

Sandymount & Ballsbridge

3.5 km Out & back

Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors · OpenFreeMap · OpenMapTiles

Where to run in Dublin

Phoenix Park

A circuit through the southeastern park, with long stretches beside open grassland. It stays well short of a lap of the whole park.

Approx. distance2.8 km

Underfoot

Mixed park paths and paved sections

Start here

On the park path north of the Wellington Monument.

Follow the paths northwest, loop back through the southern grassland and return to the start.

Getting there

Walk in from the Parkgate Street side and head towards the Wellington Monument.

Before you go

Give deer plenty of space. Use pedestrian paths and pause where the route crosses park roads.

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Grand Canal · Baggot Street

A short canal-side run under mature trees, near the stretch associated with Patrick Kavanagh.

Approx. distance1.9 km

Underfoot

Paved canal paths and bridge crossings

Start here

On the canal path near Baggot Street Bridge.

Follow the canal west towards the Portobello side and return along the same route.

Getting there

Walk south from the Merrion Square area towards Baggot Street Bridge.

Before you go

Bike lanes and roads cross the route at bridges. Slow down and check traffic before each crossing.

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Sandymount promenade

A straightforward run along the bay, with the Poolbeg chimneys across the water. The mapped route stays on the promenade.

Approx. distance3.5 km

Underfoot

Paved promenade

Start here

At the northern promenade approach from Strand Road.

Follow the promenade south towards Merrion Gates and turn back at the mapped endpoint.

Getting there

Walk from the Sandymount neighbourhood or its DART station towards the coast.

Before you go

Stay off the tidal flats: the incoming tide can be strong. Wind and spray may affect the promenade.

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More places to run

St Anne’s Park

A park alternative on the north side of Dublin, useful for a longer outing away from the centre.

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Clontarf coast

The north-side waterfront offers another view of Dublin Bay and shared coastal paths.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched September 10, 2026