Malahide, Donabate and Ballyboughal
53.4 km · +158 m · ~2¼h · Dublin · Loop
Dublin·Ireland
Malahide, Donabate and Ballyboughal
53.4 km
Distance
158 m
Gain
~2¼h
Time
road
Surface
Road Standard
Meets the LOOPS Road Standard: no main roads, nothing over 80 km/h, 100% paved.
Ride at your own risk. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check the weather, carry what you need, obey traffic law and use your own judgement. Route information is provided as a guide only.
Elevation Profile
0-3%
3-5%
5-7%
7-10%
10%+
Descent
About this route
Round the estuary to Donabate and out towards Portrane, then west over the M1 to the lanes around Ballyboughal. Back past Rowlestown and the west side of Swords to Malahide.
FAQ
Malahide, Donabate and Ballyboughal is a moderate 53.4km road route with 158m of climbing. Beginners can complete it with a little base fitness — allow extra time and pace the climbs.