Royal Canal Greenway
Kildare, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Kildare, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 43.7 mi (70.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 335 ft (102 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr
- High point
- 338 ft (103 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Leixlip Spa Waterfall 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Leixlip Spa - Bath 1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Bike repair station 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Shelter 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Shelter 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Shelter 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Shelter 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Jennifer McQuinn 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Historic site: In Memory of All Those Involved in the Rebellion of 1798 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Shelter 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Picnic area 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Campsite: Cunningham's Pub (The Hideout) 32.7 mi (52.7 km) from start
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Questions about Royal Canal Greenway
How long is Royal Canal Greenway?
Royal Canal Greenway is 43.7 mi (70.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr. It climbs 335 ft (102 m) in total, up to a high point of 338 ft (103 m).
How hard is Royal Canal Greenway?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Royal Canal Greenway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Royal Canal Greenway?
Drinking water on the way at 16.8 mi (27 km), 22.9 mi (36.9 km), 41.5 mi (66.9 km). Toilets: 4.9 mi (7.9 km), 16.8 mi (27.1 km).
Is Royal Canal Greenway shaded?
Partly shaded (32% under trees).
What can you do on Royal Canal Greenway?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Royal Canal Greenway?
Koshiba, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: SuperValu, 0.3 mi (0.4 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Royal 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.
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- Arthur's Way Kildare · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Arthur's Way Castletown Demesne · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Griffeen Valley Walk Griffeen Valley Park · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Arthur's Way Kildare · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
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