County
Dublin
Distance
168.6 km
Duration
6 days
Difficulty
Easy
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Strokestown House
- Public transport
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- No dogs
- Part accessible · Some accessible facilities at trailhead
An adventurous 165 km cross country trail that mostly follows the Royal Canal as it weaves through country lanes, villages, towns and city – can be done in sections over time or all at once – as you choose. Follow the story of Strokestown’s Famine Emigrants as our interactive bronze shoe sculptures creates a thought provoking experience, on this commemorative cross country walk. The trail is topped and tailed by two iconic museums – €œThe National Famine Museum€ at Strokestown Park and €œThe Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship€ / €œ EPIC – Irish Emigration Museum€ at the Dublin end.
Elevation profile
Elevation data: EU-DEM 25 m © European Union, Copernicus. Profile follows the main waymarked line.
Along the way
Natural features
Heritage & points of interest
Food & drink
Picnic areas
Nature & wildlife
Data sources: map & points of interest © OpenStreetMap contributors · facilities from Get Ireland Active – Sport Ireland · species via GBIF · protected areas via NPWS.