Royal Canal Greenway – Newcastle Woods loop from Longford

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Royal Canal Greenway – Newcastle Woods loop from Longford

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Royal Canal Greenway – Newcastle Woods loop from Longford

04:40

67.2km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.2 km

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Highlight • Trail

15.4 km

Corlea Trackway

Highlight • Historical Site

20.4 km

Royal Canal Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Great cycling path along the Royal Canal away from traffic.

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20.6 km

Pake Bridge on the Royal Canal Greenway

Highlight • Bridge

The Royal Canal Greenway is 130 km (81 miles) long in total. Here it passes Pake Bridge on its way between Dublin and Cloondara connecting the River Liffey and the River Shannon.

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22.7 km

Ruins

26.9 km

Royal Canal Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

The Royal Canal Greenway is a 138 km (86 mile) multi-user trail that follows the canal from Leixlip to Cloondara. The walking is nice and easy on flat surfaced trails. …

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37.7 km

Center Parcs Perimeter Trail

Highlight • Trail

A new trail has been created that traces the Center Parcs site and follows the Rath River. It is open to the public and you don't need to be a guest at Center Parcs to enjoy the walk.

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39.0 km

Newcastle Woods

Highlight • Forest

Once part of the Newcastle Demense, owned by the King-Harman family, Newcastle Woods is a wonderful place to hike and connect with nature. As you walk through the peaceful woodland, …

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42.0 km

Ballymahon

Highlight • Settlement

The town of Ballymahon grew around the bridge over the River Inny. There are a useful selection of shops, cafes and pubs as well as some interesting buildings, mainly from …

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67.2 km

End point

Train Station

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