National Famine Way
Westmeath, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Westmeath, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 103.8 mi (167.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 984 ft (300 m)
- Est. Time
- 33 hr 55 min
- High point
- 338 ft (103 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Mary Aikenhead 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Tony Gregory TD 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Historic site: National Famine Walk 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Emergency phone 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Shelter 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Historic site: William Rowan Hamilton Plaque 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from start
- Shelter 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Eddie (Ned) Slane 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Shelter 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Shelter 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Shelter 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Shelter 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from start
- Shelter 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Shelter 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Shelter 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
- Shelter 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from start
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Questions about National Famine Way
How long is National Famine Way?
National Famine Way is 103.8 mi (167.1 km) long. Most people take about 33 hr 55 min. It climbs 984 ft (300 m) in total, up to a high point of 338 ft (103 m).
How hard is National Famine Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for National Famine Way?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on National Famine Way?
Drinking water on the way at 28 mi (45 km), 34.1 mi (54.8 km), 52.7 mi (84.8 km), 60.1 mi (96.6 km). Toilets: 16.1 mi (25.9 km), 28 mi (45 km), 53.4 mi (85.9 km).
Is National Famine Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (26% under trees).
What can you do on National Famine Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near National Famine Way?
Cloud Cafe, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Costcutter, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 5 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for National Famine Way?
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.
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