The main greenway route currently runs between Maynooth and Lonford, with a link at Mullingar to the ‘Old Rail Trail’ to Athlone. Totalling 144 km in length and running almost parallel to the Grand Canal Way, the Royal Canal Way passes through Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Westmeath before reaching its final destination in Longford. Starting in cosmopolitan Maynooth, it follows the 200 year old canal through charming Enfield and lively Mullingar to charming Cloondara in Longford, with cafés, picnic spots and attractions along the way. Our Royal Canal Greenway interactive map is the most detailed map currently available for anyone planning their day out cycling/ walking or even a multi-day trip along the Royal Canal Greenway. Pointing to the success of the Western Greenway in Mayo, which attracted 45,000 visitors in its first year and added €7m to the local economy, as well as creating 38 new full-time jobs, she said the Royal Canal Greenway “is a project will transform the towns, villages and communities along the [route] and in doing so restore the health and prosperity of the region”. 🍃 The Royal Canal Greenway is a scenic 130km walking and cycling amenity stretching alongside the historic 225-year-old canal - the country’s longest Greenway, traversing through Kildare, Meath, Westmeath and Longford. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by Waterways Ireland. The route will eventually be part of a continuous Royal Canal Greenway between Dublin and Lonford. Table no. This is flat easy route which showcases the Westmeath section of the Royal Canal. The 130km trail passes through the lush green landscapes of Ireland’s Ancient East towards the mighty River Shannon in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. The full trail typically takes four to five days to complete but can be split into smaller sections if cyclists or walkers don’t want to tackle the full route. As this website reported recently, over 100km of the greenway route is already opened. It is intended that this route will be further developed as a greenway between Dublin and the Meath boarder ultimately connecting Dublin to Mullingar. The enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is 130km of level towpath, ideal for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages. It needs your support as opposition to this wonderful proposal is mounting locally. Welcome to the Royal Canal Greenway, a long-distance, off-road walking and cycling trail connecting Maynooth with Longford Town. The enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is 130km of level towpath, ideal for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages. Royal Canal Way. The Royal Canal Greenway currently extends from the Meath/ Westmeath boarder to Abbeyshrule in Co. Longford. It is typically completed in three days. The map includes Bars, Cafes, Picnic Areas, Tourist Attractions and Available Accommodation. The Royal Canal Greenway, which is set to give Longwood, Enfield and other towns along its route a major tourism boost, will be officially launched next month. The Royal Canal Way is a 144-kilometre (89-mile) long-distance trail that follows the towpath of the canal from Ashtown, Dublin to Cloondara, County Longford. Following extensive restoration work the Royal Canal was opened to navigation in 2010 reigniting enthusiasm for the triangular route from Dublin to the Shannon via the Royal and Grand Canals. Dublin’s Royal Canal Greenway Needs Your Support! Starting in cosmopolitan Maynooth, it follows the 200 year old canal through friendly Enfield and lively Mullingar to charming Cloondara in Longford, with cafés, picnic spots and attractions along the way. 1: Grand Canal Greenway Phases Phase 3 - The Kilbeggan Link in conjunction with Westmeath County Council will provide a strategic National link and would also be a key regional route, linking the Royal Canal Greenway, and the Old Rail Trail, (Dublin – Galway NCN 1 Also a Euro Velo Route… The proposed routing for the Royal Canal Greenway in the ‘Deep Sink’ section between Castleknock and the Kildare border, is out for public consultation till this Wednesday 27th March.