Coolnahay to Longford Boundary (14.4km) Use of the Greenway. Soon be known as the Dublin to Galway Greenway The Royal Canal Greenway is 130km of level towpath passing through the heart of Ireland's Ancient East to the Hidden Heartlands, taking in the counties of Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Westmeath and Longford. Follow the Royal Canal Greenway. Remember to Leave no Trace. Starting from the completed route from Maynooth Littering spoils the Greenway experience for everyone. Welcome to the Royal Canal Greenway, a long-distance, off-road walking and cycling trail connecting Maynooth with Longford Town. 9km. About Cloondara The little tranquil harbour village of Cloondara is another option for starting your journey. The Royal Canal Greenway currently extends from the Meath/ Westmeath boarder to Abbeyshrule in Co. Longford. Visit; Live; Invest; Your Council; Maps; News; Events; Contact; Home; Center Parcs - Longford Forest; Getting to Longford One of the biggest towns along the Royal Canal Greenway, Longford is full of great accommodation options and places to eat and drink after a busy day walking or cycling along the Greenway. The Westmeath Royal Canal Greenway is there for your enjoyment and we hope that you take some time out to enjoy a walk or cycle along some or all of the route. It is intended that this route will be further developed as a greenway between Dublin and the Meath boarder ultimately connecting Dublin to Mullingar. Work on the Royal Canal Greenway is well advanced between Maynooth in County Kildare and the Shannon in County Longford. Please ensure that you have a lock key to operate the lock, adequate crew to manage your boat, and good stop ropes and mooring ropes. ... Westmeath, Longford. The Royal Canal Greenway is a long-distance walking and cycling trail that follows the towpath of the canal from Dublin's docklands to Clondra in county Longford, passing through Kilcock, Longwood and Enfield. A wonderful place with the magnificent cut-stone Richmond Harbour which is home to plenty of barge boats and the final lock of the canal. Royal Canal Bike Hire Bike hire is available from our two rental hubs at Maynooth and Enfield Harbours, with a drop-off location in Mullingar, Cloondara, Longford Town & Strokestown, Co Roscommon, covering 130km of the Royal Canal Greenway, with the option to continue your journey to the National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park. This is flat easy route which showcases the Westmeath section of the Royal Canal. Longford County Council Regeneration Department are very pleased to announce the official opening of the Newcastle Woods Greenway, linking the Newcastle Woods with the Royal Canal Greenway, on Monday 20th July, 2020 at Newcastle Woods, Ballymahon, Co. Longford This is a shared use trail so please … All the locks on the Royal Canal, Grand Canal & Barrow Navigation are operated manually. The route then follows the Royal Canal Way which links Ashtown, Dublin to Longford along the Royal Canal.. Upgrade works are planned along the length of this to improve surfaces and access. Official Opening of the Newcastle Wood Greenway on 20th July 2020. Lock keys at a cost of €25 can be purchased from: Eastern Regional Office Floor 2 Block C, Ashtowngate, Navan Road, Dublin 15 Gradients are kept to a minimum and you'll find plenty of places to rest along the way. Search popup trigger Menu popup trigger. Located 122km from Dublin and 91km from Sligo, Longford lies on the Dublin to Sligo line of the Irish railway network so is easily accessed by train or by car. The Royal Canal Greenway is generally level and surfaced. The 130km trail passes through the lush green landscapes of Ireland’s Ancient East towards the mighty River Shannon in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. W - 1hr 48mins / C - 27mins. Work is ongoing between Maynooth and Castleknock in Dublin where some stretches are difficult for walking and cycling.