The Táin Trail
Westmeath, Ireland
Point-to-point trail in Westmeath, Ireland. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 37 mi (59.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,224 ft (373 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 45 min
- High point
- 436 ft (133 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Bailey 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Campsite 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 26 mi (41.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 26 mi (41.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Táin Trail
How long is The Táin Trail?
The Táin Trail is 37 mi (59.5 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 45 min. It climbs 1,224 ft (373 m) in total, up to a high point of 436 ft (133 m).
How hard is The Táin Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Táin Trail?
Parking at the start. 15 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Táin Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is The Táin Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (26% under trees).
What can you do on The Táin Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near The Táin Trail?
The Saddler’s Inn, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Spar, 0 mi (0 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for The Táin Trail?
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 Táin Trail
- Westmeath Way Westmeath · Moderate · 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- Kilbeggan Grand Canal Greenway Link Westmeath · Easy · 13.6 mi (21.8 km)
- Long Hill Esker Low Path Westmeath · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Long Hill Esker High Path Westmeath · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Grand Canal Greenway Offaly · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Clara Esker Loop - 4.5km Offaly · Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km)
- Grand Canal Greenway Offaly · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km)
- Clara Esker Loop - 2km Offaly · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap