Royal Canal Greenway

Ballynacarrigy - Abbeyshrule

Follow the Royal Canal Greenway

Co. Westmeath & Co. Longford
9km
W - 1hr 48mins / C - 36mins
Easy

Details
Map

Format:

Linear

Trail Quality:

Category:

Walking & Cycling Trail

Type:

Greenway

Length:

9km

Estimated Time:

W - 1hr 48mins / C - 36mins

Start point:

Ballynacarrigy

End point:

Abbeyshrule

Dogs Allowed:

Yes

Surfaces:

Gravel Paths & Quiet Roads

Attractions:

Mullingar Arts Centre, Belvedere House, Mullingar Pewter, Chimera Gallery,Hill of Uisneach, Ardagh Heritage & Creativity Centre, Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, St Mel's Cathedral.

Accommodation:

Visit the tourism website (link below) to see options close to this trail.

Facilities:

Ballynacarrigy: Shops and pubs. Toilets & showers available at WI Service Block.
Abbeyshrule: Pub with food. Toilets & showers available at WI Service Block.

Map guide available:

Click on map tab above.

Advice

The Estimated Time to complete this trail is based on an average Walking speed of 5km/hr and Cycling speed of 15km/hr.
Trailheads are where you will find most visitor services, accommodation, food, parking and hire. We recommend you start your journey at a Trailhead.
All trails can be completed in either direction.
The Royal Canal Greenway is generally level and surfaced. Gradients are kept to a minimum and you'll find plenty of places to rest along the way.
Remember to Leave no Trace. Littering spoils the Greenway experience for everyone.
This is a shared use trail so please be considerate of other users.
Cycle at a safe speed. Cyclists, please give way to walkers, slow down and ring your bell when approaching.
Dogs need to be kept on a short lead at all times - please clean up after them.
Be Safe and be Seen! Wear appropriate clothing for your activity and the weather.
The trail is mostly off-road. However at some locations, the Greenway crosses a main road. Please use crossing points provided and please cross with care.
Emergencies - In the likely event of an emergency dial 999 or 112 to contact Emergency Services.