Purpose built off-road shared pedestrian and cycleway trail, along disused railway track. Generally flat with smooth sealed surface and some gentle slopes. This trail is suitable for family groups of all ages and all types of bikes. Please exercise caution at intersections with Public Roads.
There are several access points to the Westmeath Royal Canal Greenway from various public roads. The access points are listed below and shown on the map, some of which will have parking facilities and amenities.
| Map Ref | Location |
Distance Garrycastle |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mount Temple Access | 6km |
| 3 | Maghermore | 8km |
| 4 | Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park | 12km |
| 5 | Moate Station | 12km |
| 6 | Rosemount Access | 18km |
| 7 | Lisnagree | 21km |
| 8 | Streamstown | 23km |
| 9 | Garhy (R391) | 26.2km |
| 10 | Castletown Station | 28km |
| 11 | Dysart Access | 30km |
| 12 | Ballinea Access | 36km |
| 13 | Bellmount | 37.2Km |
| 14 | Kilpatrick | 38.4km |
| 15 | Mullingar-Newbrook | 40km |
Athlone to Moate (12.3km)
Moate to Castletown (16.3km)
Castletown to Mullingar (11.4km)
Athlone to Mullingar (40km)
Mullingar to Ballynacarrigy (18km)
Mullingar to Meath County Boundary (22.6km)
Meath County Boundary to Ballynacarrigy (40.6km)
Cyclists should give clear hand signals and use bell to alert walkers.
Westmeath County Council supports Ireland’s "Leave No Trace Principles".
For further information please visit www.leavenotraceireland.org