Old Rail Trail Greenway

Old Rail Trail Greenway / route 2 Blue Route

Our Suggested cycle to Streamstown and back (44km). 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!!
Route Length
Out and back route 44 km
Easy / Difficulty

Easy out and back flat traffic free greenway route following the path of the Royal Canal Greenway and Old Rail Trail Greenway with smooth tarmac surface.

Time to Complete

4/ 5 hours including lunch stop at Jacks stop (can be shortened to 2 hours with turning back at Castletown station) or extended to Atlone 42km.

Accessibility

Yes

Suitable for Children?

Yes

Suggested Gear

Jacket, water bottle

Things to See Along the Way

Old railway station platform (Castletown andStreamstown), Canal boats, Lock Gates, Bridges, Wildlife, Bog, cafe stop, Famine Walkway

Wildlife You May See

Swans, Crane birds, Fish

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Blue Route: Mullingar - Athlone (42km)

Scenic cycling journey along the picturesque, peaceful slow moving 200 year old Royal Canal Greenway Traffic free cycling path and linking on to the Old Rail Trail greenway, passing through bogland, limestone bridges, old railway station platforms, Cyclists can enjoy the natural beauty and tranquillity of the area, with plenty of spots to rest and take in the views, with option to stop off for lunch or a cuppa at Jacks Stop Cafe /Kids Playground, if you're feeling up to a longer day out this route can be extended all the way to Moate and Dun na Si Amenity park 32km out or the bustling town of Athlone 42km

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Family cycling along the Old Rail Trail Greenway
Castletown - Cycling along the Old Rail Trail Greenway
Old railway in Streamstown
Streamstown station
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Family enjoying cycling along the Old Rail Trail Greenway
Kids enjoying cycling along the Old Rail Trail Greenway
Jack's Stop in Streamstown for coffee & Lunch
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    Rented a bike from Alan and the whole experience was super nice. Alan had the bike ready for me before I arrived based on the description I’d provided while making the booking. The ride itself is beautiful. Couple of spots you can stop for coffee and lunch along the greenway. Will be coming back again:) thanks Alan!
      
     
      
     
     
     
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Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish! The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and easy to deal with. Communication was excellent, and everything was organised exactly as agreed.

The bikes were in great condition, clean and well prepared, and all of our bikes were ready and waiting for us on time. The whole process was smooth and hassle-free, which made the day even more enjoyable.

You can really see that the team cares about their customers and wants you to have a great experience. I would definitely recommend Mullingar Bike Hire to anyone looking to rent a bike in the area. Great bikes, great service and lovely people. We will definitely be back!
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Great ride louis you were fab
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    19 August 2026
     
     
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    Very beautiful route. Nice scenery, traffic free, and easy flat track.

The services were great! We were provided with amazing quality bikes, brands like Cube, e-bikes, and were able to hire for 20+ people of all ages. Extremely useful and very helpful staff that explained to us everything we needed to know, giving us a little history of the area and the Grand Canal as well.
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    15 August 2026
     
     
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    Very friendly and no issues being a little late coming back...just ring!
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Great place to hire bikes and handy location. Well maintained bikes . We are doing this for the third year and the service quality has been amazingly consistent. Bikes for all ages. Highly recommend them a great day out on the greenway
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Friendly staff, and beautiful weather, so all in all. Well worth the price.
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