Royal Canal Greenway West

Royal Canal Greenway West / Route 3 / Green Route

Our suggested cycle route: Ballynacarrigy and back (32km). 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.

Route Length

32km out and back to Ballynacarrigy

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

2 hours including lunch stop at Coolnahay Harbour lock 26 (extended to abbeyshrule 32km)

Accessibility

Yes

Suitable for Children?

Yes with playground on the way at 5km out

Suggested Gear

Jacket, water bottle

Things to See Along the Way

Old railway track, Canal boats, Lock Gates, Bridges, Wildlife, Bog, Cafe Stop, Famine Walkway, Playground

Wildlife You May See

Swans , Crane birds, Fish

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Green Route: Mullingar - Cloondara / Longford (65km)
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 staon plaorms, 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 Coolnahay cafe / beautiful Kids Playground in Ballina at 5km out with sweet shop just down from the harbour, if you're feeling up to a longer day out this route can be extended all the way to Ballynacargy harbour and Abbeyshrule 32km (Rusc inn), Ballymahon 42km Longford Town 60km, Cloondara / Shannon river 65km.
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Cycling along the Royal Canal Greenway West
Bellmount Bridge during the Royal Canal Greenway West trip
ballinea playground during the Royal Canal Greenway West cycling trip
Cycling along the Royal Canal Greenway West
Coolnahay lock & Harbour during the Royal Canal Greenway West trip
Ballynacarrigy Harbour during the Royal Canal Greenway West cycling trip
Ballynacarrigy Harbour during the Royal Canal Greenway West cycling trip
Enjoying lunch along the Royal Canal Greenway West Cycling trip
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