Jogging Routes Nearby Grand Canal Hotel
Do you like
to keep up your fitness regime while on holiday or away with work? We are
located in such a picturesque area with lots or great places nearby to go for a
run or even just for an evening stroll to unwind or see the surrounding areas
so we’ve put together some routes for you to use. You can do them in full if you like to run long
distance, do them in sections, or use them as a guide and pick your own route.
Herbert Park
Herbert Park
is just up the way from the hotel and it is beautiful. It is perfect to go for
a nice walk or a jog. The length of the
walking/jogging circuit around Herbert Park is 1,570metres (approx.).
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| (Image from http://www.dublincity.ie/) |
If you are
looking for a longer route, the surrounding areas are also suitable and there
are some really lovely residential areas in this part of Ballsbridge which you
can take in. The route below around Herbert Park is around 10Km
View of the gorgeous Herbert Park:
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Sandymount/Ringsend
Sandymount
is just a short distance from the hotel and even has a beach. Sandymount strand
is a perfect spot to incorporate into your route. Take in the fresh air and the
contrast from the usual hustle and bustle of the city.
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| Sandymount Stand (Image from Google Images) |
The route below is a mix of the Ballsbridge
area and Sandymount and is is just over 10Km.
For a shorter distance run/walk with a view you can take the following route(s) to South Bull Wall in Ringsend.
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(Times mentioned on the map are one way)
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| South Bull Wall (Image from Google Images) |
No matter which direction you turn when you step out from the hotel, there are so many beautiful areas around Grand Canal Hotel. If you're more of a free spirit when it comes to your running/walks and you prefer to just see where the wind takes you rather than following a route, you can't go too wrong around here. There are so many lovely sites to take in including Grand Canal Dock and Merrion Square as well as some areas seen on the maps above.
If the impending colder weather turns you off, don't forget all our guests can enjoy complimentary use of the gym during their stay so there is plenty of ways to keep up your healthy lifestyle.......or kick start it while away from home.
Looking for more information on the local areas or for a map with routes just ask at reception and they will be more than happy to help.
+353(1)6461000
The Grand Canal Hotel enjoys a
fabulous location in the picturesque and leafy areas of Ballsbridge. With many
lovely walks around the area including the banks of the Grand Canal and Herbert
Park, the hotel is also within walking distance of the Aviva Stadium, the Bord
Gais Energy Theatre, The RDS, The 3Arena and the The Convention Centre. And perhaps
most importantly, the hotel is only a delightful stroll away from the shopping
Mecca and historical haven that is Dublin city centre itself.
Modern
rooms at the contemporary style Grand Canal feature free high-speed Wi-Fi and
interactive smart TVs. Executive rooms
& suites are also available. Guests can enjoy casual food and drink in the
lively Gasworks Bar or opt for more formal dining in the Epic Restaurant. The
Grand Canal Hotel has a fully equipped gym and offers guests free private
parking in its 2-story car park.
