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River Dodder

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👍👍 The River Dodder (Irish: An Dothra) is one of the three main rivers in Dublin, Ireland, the others being the Liffey, of which the Dodder is the largest tributary, and the Tolka. The Dodder rises on the northern slopes of Kippure in the Wicklow Mountains and is formed from several streams. The headwa... People often mention Dodder, river, walk,


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Co. Dublin, Ireland

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4.80 (25 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Ngo Hai A. 4 years ago on Google
    The River Dodder (Irish: An Dothra) is one of the three main rivers in Dublin, Ireland, the others being the Liffey, of which the Dodder is the largest tributary, and the Tolka. The Dodder rises on the northern slopes of Kippure in the Wicklow Mountains and is formed from several streams. The headwaters flow from Kippure Ridge, and include, and are often mapped solely as, Tromanallison (Allison's Brook), which is then joined by Mareen's Brook, including the Cataract of the Brown Rowan, and then the combined flow meeting the Cot and Slade Brooks. In the river's valley at Glenasmole are the two Bohernabreena Reservoirs, a major part of the Dublin water supply system. The Dodder is 26 kilometres (16 mi) long. It passes the Dublin suburbs of Tallaght and then Firhouse, travels by Templeogue, passes Rathfarnham, Rathgar, Milltown, Clonskeagh, and Donnybrook, and goes through Ballsbridge and past Sandymount, before entering the Liffey near Ringsend, along with the Grand Canal, at Grand Canal Dock. There is a weir just above the bridge at Ballsbridge and the river becomes tidal roughly where the bridge at Lansdowne Road crosses it. The Dodder and the River Tolka are Dublin's second-largest rivers, after the Liffey. There is an abundance of flora and fauna at the river.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aperture Priority P. 4 years ago on Google
    The Dodder river provides great walks along its banks. The river itself is full of wildlife, cormorants, Heron's, Kingfisher, Grey wagtails, Robbins and so much more. If you like wildlife then this is a haven for photographers but if you just want a quite walk and some peace and quite this is a great place to go. Try walking from Miltown all the way to Ballsbridge and you will see for yourself just what I was talking about. There is not time like the present. Enjoy
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan T. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely river. Nice stretch to walk and always a couple of trout around. Can be quite snaggy in places and be careful of all the over hanging trees , there's probably hundreds of euro worth of gear stuck up in the trees from me alone xD there are currently some young foxes around the lower dodder road. And a pair of kingfisher that like to hang around that end too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joan T. 6 years ago on Google
    A nice and tranquil walk away from the bustle of the city
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noel B. 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful river. There are some lovely walks through Dodder valley Park.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith S. 6 years ago on Google
    Healthy Wildlife corridor from Dublin Bay & City Centre right back up into the Dublin & Wicklow hills - sure you couldn't beat it! Amazing otters, kingfishers, dippers, trout, salmon, herons, foxes,......
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yvonne f. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely walk

  • 5/5 Graham B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great views

  • 5/5 paola andrea lopez f. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning sports, it is a really nice walk a long the river Dodder, the water is clean and many flowers and animals to see

  • 5/5 Nicholas Mc k. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant time enjoyed the walk

  • 5/5 Nikolay D. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this river it is perfect and beutiful my favourite part being the segment of ringsend and oirishtown No pollution aswell


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