Royal Canal Greenway
Longford, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Longford, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 31.7 mi (51.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 305 ft (93 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 55 min
- High point
- 328 ft (100 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Historic site: Site of church 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Historic site: 39th Lock Keeper's House 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from start
- Campsite 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from start
- Historic site: 37th Lock Keeper's Cottage 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Harbour Camping 21.5 mi (34.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Nunnery 22.8 mi (36.6 km) from start
- Historic site: 33rd Lock Keeper's House 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from start
- Historic site: 32nd Lock Keeper's House 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from start
- Historic site: 28th Lock Keep's House 26 mi (41.8 km) from start
- Historic site: 27th Lock Keep's House 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from start
- Campsite 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from start
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Questions about Royal Canal Greenway
How long is Royal Canal Greenway?
Royal Canal Greenway is 31.7 mi (51.1 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 55 min. It climbs 305 ft (93 m) in total, up to a high point of 328 ft (100 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 far end, Free. Closest lot to the start: Old Rail Trail car park. 18 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Royal Canal Greenway?
Drinking water on the way at 26.5 mi (42.7 km). Toilets: 21.4 mi (34.5 km).
Is Royal Canal Greenway shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on Royal Canal Greenway?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Royal Canal Greenway?
Chestnut Tree, 1 mi (1.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 1 mi (1.6 km). 2 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.
Trails near Royal Canal Greenway
- Royal Canal Greenway Longford · Easy · 9.7 mi (15.7 km)
- Royal Canal Greenway - Longford Branch Longford · Easy · 10.4 mi (16.7 km)
- Corlea Bog Walk Red Loop Longford · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
- Corlea Bog Walk Blue Loop Longford · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Corlea Bog Walk Canal Branch Longford · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Rooskey Canal Path Leitrim · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- St John's Wood Nature Trail Roscommon · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- The North Longford Rebel Trail Longford · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.9 km)
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