Good place to go running in Dublin

rustynutz

Hi all, I'm working in Dublin for a few months and I'm looking for a good route to go running in the evenings, without too many junctions etc. I'm working around UCD, anyone any suggestions?

d'Oracle

UCD?

rustynutz

Yip, is there an outdoor running track in UCD?

fe1ready

Seriously?

Of course there is!

See here http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=UCD+Urban+Institute+Ireland,+University+College+Dublin,+Richview,+Dublin,+Ireland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.409448,86.572266&ie=UTF8&hq=UCD+Urban+Institute+Ireland,+University+College+Dublin,+Richview,&hnear=Dublin,+County+Fingal,+Ireland&ll=53.306621,-6.214013&spn=0.003731,0.010568&t=h&z=17&iwloc=B

d'Oracle

I was just talking about running around the campus, but that would also do.

Its a bit like saying "I work near a really big field. Anyone know if there is a big field to run around in nearby?":D

rustynutz

fe1ready wrote: »

Seriously?

Of course there is!

See here http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=UCD+Urban+Institute+Ireland,+University+College+Dublin,+Richview,+Dublin,+Ireland&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.409448,86.572266&ie=UTF8&hq=UCD+Urban+Institute+Ireland,+University+College+Dublin,+Richview,&hnear=Dublin,+County+Fingal,+Ireland&ll=53.306621,-6.214013&spn=0.003731,0.010568&t=h&z=17&iwloc=B

Cool, thanks for that, exactly what I was looking for

rustynutz

d'Oracle wrote: »

I was just talking about running around the campus, but that would also do.

Its a bit like saying "I work near a really big field. Anyone know if there is a big field to run around in nearby?":D

Doh! Good point , any idea how long a lap of the campus would be?

d'Oracle

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/

For all your run mapping needs.

Note how it also supports OSM.
Which often has trails and walks that are not on Google maps.

Krusty_Clown

A couple of miles will take you down to Booterstown, where you can run along the coast in either direction. The Hills aren't too far away either, if you enjoy running on trails, mountain racing etc. Phoenix Park is around 5 miles away (two forms of public transport) but is a superb place to run. You have a huge amount of options, so go exploring and enjoy.

ted1

dalkey killiney and dun laoighre are nice runs. But it'll be dark so maybe not. As you'll not get to appreciate the views.

ecoli

Deerpark is less than a mile up the road and is a decent park to do a bit of running in

rustynutz

Thanks all, I done UCD this evening, nearly got blown away! Will try the rest next week