County
Kildare
Distance
121.4 km
Duration
6 days
Difficulty
Easy
Total Ascent
0 m
Activity
Hiking
At the trailhead
- Parking · Maynooth Railway Station
- Public transport · Trail to main towns Dublin Bus to Maynooth Bus Eireann to Maynooth, Enfield, Mullingar, Lo…
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Dogs allowed
- Part accessible · Surfaced greenway — largely step-free
Starting in Maynooth, the enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is ideal for walkers of all ages and stages, bringing them on level towpath along the 200 year old canal through Enfield and Mullingar to Clondra in Co Longford, with cafes, picnic spots and attractions along the way. Rustic and industrial landscapes combine with rolling fields, pretty waterside villages, working locks and historic landmarks. It is possible to walk between some of the towns and return by train to where you started.
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.