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Development of Grand Canal Greenway

Works are ongoing to develop sections of the Grand Canal Towpath to Greenway Standard. Greenways are recreational, off-road routes for walkers, cyclists and other non-motorised transport. During the current development phase you may experience some disruption to your walking or cycling journey. Please note that undeveloped sections awaiting construction are not suitable for cycling. Below is a summary of the works to be undertaken by the Local Authorities who have received the funding and the areas where restrictions may be in place.

Grand Canal Greenway

Current Development Works on the Grand Canal Towpath

CountyLocation/SectionApprox. LengthStatus
OffalyShannon Harbour to Tuarran15.50kmUnder Construction
OffalyTuarran to Pollagh4.50kmCompleted
OffalyPollagh to Hennessy Bridge5.40kmCompleted
OffalyHennessy Bridge to Cox's Bridge9.70kmCompleted
OffalyTullamore Town1.00kmAwaiting Construction
OffalyTyrell Road to Digby Bridge2.25kmCompleted
OffalyDigby Bridge to Ballycommon 6.00kmCompleted
OffalyBallycommon to Daingean5.00kmCompleted
OffalyDaingean to Edenderry Branch18.00kmCompleted
OffalyEdenderry Branch to County Border3.00kmAwaiting Construction
KildareCounty Border to Lullymore9.00kmAwaiting Construction
KildareLullymore to Sallins18.50kmAwaiting Construction
KildareSallins to Aylmers Bridge11kmUnder Construction
KildareAylmers to Hazelhatch (Arthurs Way)2.00kmCompleted
South DublinHazelhatch to 12th Lock4.50kmAwaiting Construction
South Dublin12th Lock to 6th Lock7kmCompleted
DCC6th Lock to Blackhorse Bridge1.5kmCompleted
DCCBlackhorse Bridge, Dublin to Eustace Bridge, Dublin5.25kmCommitted DCC/NTA
DCCEustace Bridge, Dublin to Grand Canal Dock, Dublin1.2kmCompleted
Kilbeggan Branch       
OffalyKilbeggan Branch - Campbells Bridge to Wood of O4.00kmCompleted
OffalyKilbeggan Branch - Wood of O to County Border3.50kmCompleted
WestmeathKilbeggan Branch - County Border to Kilbeggan Harbour5.50kmCompleted