Step off the beaten track and explore this rural route through the untouched beauty of Ireland’s midlands. Starting in the bustling town of Athlone, you’ll follow the trail across a converted stretch of the Midlands Great Western Railway, spanning 42 km of rich, fertile farmland. The trail ends in the market town of Mullingar, the perfect base for further exploration of Ireland’s heartlands. Explore by foot for an epic adventure, or cover ground more quickly by bike.