With the quaint Grand Canal and the expanses of the Georgian squares on its doorstep, Camden Court Hotel is perfectly located for runners.
Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or just want work off your breakfast from the Iveagh Restaurant, the green areas and waterways around the hotel have you covered.
We've chosen four of our favourite local routes for running in Dublin, from routes starting at the hotel to guided running tours.
With the quaint Grand Canal and the expanses of the Georgian squares on its doorstep, Camden Court Hotel is perfectly located for runners.
Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or just want work off your breakfast from the Iveagh Restaurant, the green areas and waterways around the hotel have you covered.
We've chosen four of our favourite local routes for running in Dublin, from routes starting at the hotel to guided running tours.
St. Stephen’s Green offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy a leisurely jog through its beautiful, green spaces and around its lake.
The paths crisscrossing the park provide the perfect surface for a flat tempo run.
Starting right outside Camden Court’s front door, take in the Georgian houses of Harcourt Street before following the Luas tracks to the park’s entrance.
After three laps of the park, run back by the National Concert Hall on Earlsfort Terrace.
A quick 5km to start your morning.
Photo: St. Stephen's Green
Just a stone’s throw south of Camden Court Hotel, it’s hard to miss the tree lined Grand Canal which travels from the east coast to the west coast of Ireland.
The canal was established in 1804 and is 132km long in total.
Head south from the hotel to reach the canal, before turning left (east) and following the canal all the way to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, taking in the high contemporary buildings of the Grand Canal Dock.
The route is about 6km there and back and passes by stone bridges, Baggot Street and the famous Patrick Kavanagh statue. Keep in mind that the area can get busy during rush hour with employees of the international tech companies cycling to work.
We suggest heading out at either dusk or dawn – a beautiful way to start or end your day in the city.
Photo: Grand Canal
For an interesting and scenic workout, start out by running north along Camden Street, through Temple Bar, and up to the edge of the River Liffey where you will find the famous Ha’penny Bridge.
Turn right (east) and run through the historic Trinity College Dublin, one of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland and home to the Book of Kells.
Continue east towards Merrion Square, where you can gaze into the windows of the National Gallery of Ireland and the Natural History Museum, before completing the loop back to the hotel.
This route is 5km in total.
Photo: Go! Running Tours Dublin
Get out and about and meet a local running tour guide. Exercise and enjoy the hustle and bustle of Dublin’s busy streets while being told local stories and the history of the city.
Go! Running Tour’s guide will pick you up from the hotel and run you past the city’s iconic sights, such as Dublin Castle, Guinness Storehouse, River Liffey and Trinity College Dublin.
Tours are suitable for all levels of runners and can be adjusted depending on your needs.
Perfect for zoning out and letting yourself be guided by a Dubliner who is as passionate about Dublin as she is about running.
If you would like to find out more about Go! Running Tours or join them for a guided run of Dublin visit here.
Photo: Go! Running Tours Dublin
