Lake Cycle Greenway
Lake cycle greenway / route 4 yellow route
Out and back route 10km
Easy out and back flat traffic free greenway route following the path of the Royal Canal lake feeder river
1 hour
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Jacket, water bottle
Canal boats, Dry dock Lock Gates, Bridges, Famine Graveyard, fish farm, st brigid's holy well, Lough Owel shore picnic area, canal Lock sluice gate house, Sailing club, Wildlife, Bog, Famine Walkway
Swans, Crane birds, Trout Fish farm
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Yellow Route: Mullingar - Lough Owel (5km)
Scenic cycling journey along the picturesque , peaceful slow moving Royal Canal Greenway feeder river cycling path, and linking on to the Lough Owel Lake shore , passing through bogland, limestone bridges,with interesting history stops off at the famine way shoes, famine graveyard, watch the fish jumping at the trout fish farm, and feel the healing powers of the holy well at St brigid's shrine , Cyclists can enjoy the natural beauty and tranquillity of the area, with plenty of spots to rest and take in the views and have a picnic or swim in the clear waters of lough owel
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Royal Canal Greenway east 65km
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Royal Canal Greenway west 65km
Follow the path of the Royal Canal Greenway west where it meets the Shannon River at the village of Clondra in Co. Longford with towns along the way of Ballynacarrigy, Abbeyshrule, Ballymahon or why not follow the 8km greenway branch off into the centre of Longford Town
Old Rail Trail Greenway Athlone 42km
Follow the path of the historic old disused Railway line to Athlone Town with beautiful old disused railway stations along the way with stop offs in Castletown, Streamstown, & Moate or why not stay overnight in Athlone and make it a fun 2 day trip!!
