The Offaly Way
Offaly, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Offaly, Ireland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 24.5 mi (39.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 344 ft (105 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 5 min
- High point
- 440 ft (134 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: CillÃn Burial Ground 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Kilcolgan Castle 3 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Mesolithic site 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Pyramid / Teepee 12.4 mi (20 km) from start
- Shelter 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Shelter: Visitor's Pavilion 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Ardara Bridge 24.1 mi (38.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Portal Dolmen 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Offaly Way
How long is The Offaly Way?
The Offaly Way is 24.5 mi (39.5 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 5 min. It climbs 344 ft (105 m) in total, up to a high point of 440 ft (134 m).
How hard is The Offaly Way?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Offaly Way?
8 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Offaly Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is The Offaly Way shaded?
Mostly exposed (28% under trees).
What can you do on The Offaly Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near The Offaly Way?
Gallagher’s - The Pull Inn, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from the start. Shop: Pullough's Community Shop, 1.8 mi (2.9 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for The Offaly 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.
Trails near The Offaly Way
- Grand Canal Greenway Offaly · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Grand Canal Greenway Offaly · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Birr Cycle Hub - Loop 1 Offaly · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Grand Canal Greenway Offaly · Easy · 4.8 mi (7.8 km)
- Birr Cycle Hub - Loop 2 Lough Boora Sculpture Park · Easy · 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
- Grand Canal Greenway Offaly · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Birr Cycle Hub - Loop 3B Offaly · Moderate · 28.6 mi (46 km)
- Grand Canal Greenway Offaly · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap