Blessington Greenway
Walking Trail · Wicklow
Blessington Greenway is a 6.5 km easy waymarked linear route in Wicklow, starting near Blessington.
Grades by activity
Getting there
Starts at Avon Rí Outdoor Pursuits Centre, near Blessington.
Finishes at Russeltown carpark opposite Russborough House.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.16065, -6.5333
- Irish Grid reference
- N 981 133
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 56
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
Dublin Bus No 65 and Bus Eireann buses
About the trail
This trail weaves its way along the shores of Poulaphouca Reservoir through the countryside and forest on path and gravel track suitable for mountain bikes with a dedicated section on the N81, passing sites of historical and cultural significance and interest with magnificent scenery and the chance to appreciate the wildlife of the area.
- Waymarking
- Green arrow on white background
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Blessington and District Forum (Trails) Ltd
Blessington Town Team [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Lacken Mass Path 3.7 km away · 1.9 km trail
- Saggart Hill Loop 11 km away · 3.4 km trail
- Slievethoul Lugg Walk 11 km away · 6.9 km trail
- Kilcoagh Loop 16 km away · 10.6 km trail
- Fauna Loop 16 km away · 6.1 km trail
- Fauna Short Loop 16 km away · 6.5 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Blessington Greenway?
6.5 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 26 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour.
How hard is the Blessington Greenway?
It is graded Easy for both walking and cycling. Grades are set by Sport Ireland against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Blessington Greenway start?
Starts at Avon Rí Outdoor Pursuits Centre, near Blessington. The trailhead is at 53.16065, -6.5333 (Irish Grid N 981 133).
Can you bring a dog on the Blessington Greenway?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Blessington Greenway without a car?
Dublin Bus No 65 and Bus Eireann buses.
Who manages the Blessington Greenway?
Blessington and District Forum (Trails) Ltd. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Wicklow
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.