Grand Canal Greenway
Kildare, Ireland
Out-and-back trail in Kildare, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 13.3 mi (21.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 108 ft (33 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 15 min
- High point
- 279 ft (85 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Unknown 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Old LockKeepers Cottage (ruin) 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Grand Canal Greenway
How long is Grand Canal Greenway?
Grand Canal Greenway is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 15 min. It climbs 108 ft (33 m) in total, up to a high point of 279 ft (85 m).
How hard is Grand Canal Greenway?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Canal Greenway?
Parking at the start. 8 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Canal Greenway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Grand Canal Greenway shaded?
Partly shaded (42% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Canal Greenway?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Grand Canal Greenway?
J.P. Healy’s, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: SuperValu, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for Grand Canal Greenway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Grand Canal Greenway
- Clane Slà na Sláinte Kildare · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Start/Finish Kildare · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Pit Lane Kildare · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Grand Canal Corbally Branch Tow Path Kildare · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.8 km)
- Grand Canal Corbally Branch Tow Path Kildare · Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km)
- Arthur's Way Kildare · Easy · 3.1 mi (4.9 km)
- Pitchside Path Kildare · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Camphill Nature Trail Camphill nature trail · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap