Two women wearing helmets and jackets ride bicycles on a paved path through a green park, with trees and a stone bridge in the background. Both women are smiling and enjoying the outdoor activity.
A scenic canal path bordered by trees and grass leads to a stone bridge under a blue sky. In the top left corner, a Royal Canal Greenway logo reads, "One Trail, Endless Discoveries.
Two people ride bicycles along a paved path beside a canal with stone walls, greenery, and an old stone structure on the right. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day.

Royal Canal Greenway

  • Family friendly
  • Free to visit
  • Rainy days

Royal Canal Greenway is an historic greenway trail in County Longford

Following a 225-year-old canal across Ireland’s Midlands from the River Shannon in Clondra, Co. Longford to the Capital Dublin.

.Overview

  • Ireland’s longest greenway (130km)
  • Passes through Kildare, Meath, Westmeath & Longford
  • Ideal for walking, running, and cycling
  • A flat landscape makes it accessible to most visitors

Why Visit

  • One of Irelands signature Greenway trails
  • Most of the Famine Way Path follows its route
  • Start in Clondra (stay in McPartlands), rest in Abbeyshrule (stay in The Rustic Inn) on your journey to Dublin
  • Experience nature, heritage and local culture
  • Kayaking experiences including night-time available

 

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Highlights
  • Over 640,000 trips since opening (2021)
  • Voted Best Greenway in Europe (2023)
  • Cycling Route of the Year (2022)
  • Scenic route through historic canal landscape
  • Strong tourism and local visitor appeal
What You’ll See Along the Way
  • 90 bridges
  • 33 locks
  • 17 harbours
  • 4 aqueducts
  • Heritage signage sharing canal history
County Longford Section
  • Clondra to Abbeyshrule 30km
  • Clondra to Longford on artery 16.5km
  • Peaceful rural scenery and village stops
  • Cafés, pubs, and picnic-friendly spots
  • Key access points across the county
Access Points in Longford
  • Longford Town
  • Cloondara
  • Killashee
  • Mosstown Harbour
  • Longford Bridge (Ballymahon)
  • Ballybrannigan Harbour
  • Abbeyshrule Harbour
  • Whitworth Aqueduct (Abbeyshrule)