The Lucan to Hazelhatch leg is being constructed. When this is complete it shoud in theory be possible to cycle out from Dublin but this needs to be confirmed. The Sallins to Edenderry leg is gone to tender but it is a big job as it involves building footbridges, ramps as well as the underfoot. Its likely to take a couple of years. The Sallins to Edenderry leg includes the Sallins to Robertstown leg, I'm not sure where the split will be. When these are completed it should be possible to go all the way from Sallins to Athy and separately on to the Offaly Greenway at EdenDerry. The leg from Edenderry to the Shannon is apparently already open. Note that the Grand Canal greenway will be from Sallins to Edenderry and the greenway from Athy to Sallins will be the Barrow Way. Cyclits should not continue on the Grand Canal after Sallins as it is not suitable for road bikes. One can go to Digby Bridge with a rocky surface but no further. You can cycle back by a Shared road to Naas, see below. To get from Sallins to Naas, head over the bridge over the canal towards the train station. There is a cycle lane at the road but the road can be busy. Go over the railway bridge and on to the traffic lights at the shopping centre. Go through the lights and take the first turn right. Note if you reach the road over the motorway youve gone too far. Cycle 500 metres, no cycle lane, until you reach Osberstown Bridge. Take a left turn all the way into Naas, this is a shared road. If you turn right at Osberstown Bridge continue about 200 metres and turn right again. Cycle under the railway and road bridges and on to Digby Bridge which is about 4 Kms. See photos from 29/8/2024

The types of bikes recommended for cycling Ireland's Greenways: GreenwayHub Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Types of bikes All the greenways on this site are suitable for all types of bikes including standard road bike, kids bikes, mountain bikes etc. Bikes can be owed or hired. They can be manual or electric.

Cross the Irish Sea with your bicycle. Compare bike policies for Irish Ferries, Stena Line, and Brittany Ferries, including Sail & Rail options and port cycling access. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Sea Transport to Ireland In Ireland there are two routes into Ireland, Dublin Port and Rosslare in Co. Wexford in the south east of the country. There is one route into Northern Ireland at Larne east of Belfast. Those travelling on sea transport will be either on foot with bikes or carrying bikes on a car or motorhome. Those with motor transport are free to drive to any of the greenways, cycling the greenway and returning to their vehicle. Those wishing to stay overnight should have panniers to bring enough belongings for an overnight stay. Be careful to park in a secure car park if leaving your vehicle overnight and do not leave valuable items in the vehicle. Dublin Port Those travelling on foot with bikes through Dublin port will have to get through the city. You will likely be heading to Dublin Heuston Station if journeying to the south or west of the country, see the Rail section of the website. You will be heading to Dublin Connolly Station if heading north-west on the Sligo line or north if heading towards Northern Ireland. In all cases book train tickets is advance and reserve bike spaces. Cycling from the port to Connolly station is relatively straightforward as the distance is short, 4 Kms from Dublin Port and there are cycle lanes on most of the journey. Take the route on the North Wall Quay, see Google Maps. Cycling from the port to Heuston station is more challenging. The distance is very far, about 6Kms but involves cycling through the very centre of the city. Many cyclists commute on these roads every day and there are cycle lanes but the quays in Dublin tend to be very busy with car, truck and bus traffic. Plan your journey carefully and know the route from Google Maps/ Streetview. Do not attempt it with children. Do not stop and leave your bikes unattended. Travel during daylight hours and off-peak if at all possible. If you cannot cycle through the city and your bikes are not packed and folded then it is not very unlikely that taxis will carry the bikes. The best option is to hire a man with a van. There are many of these services in Dublin. They are generally used for those moving houses or to transport furniture. These require booking in advance. I would recommend booking the service in advance and contacting the service as you arrive in Dublin port. If you decide to use this service then you could ask the driver to take you to Leixlip to start your cycle on the Royal Canal Greenway. https://www.supervanman.ie/ https://www.quickvan.ie/ https://www.irish-delivery-services.ie/ https://www.man-van.ie/ https://www.1manwithvan.ie/ https://www.manwithavandublin.ie/cheap-removals-dublin-man-and-van/ https://vipvan.ie/ https://www.vanandman.ie/ There is public transport between Heuston and Connolly stations, the Luas Red Line tram , but bikes are not allowed on the trams. Rosslare The best mode of transport for those arriving on foot with or without bikes at Rosslare is to catch the train to Dublin. The train arrives in to Connolly station where it is possible to travel north on the Belfast line the Portadown to begin the Carlingford Portadown greenway. If using your own bikes it will be necessary to cycle back to Portadown to pick up the train again as there is no rail transport from Carlingford. Also from Connolly station cyclists can take the train to cycle the Royal Canal. Bikes are not allowed on commuter trains during peak times and most intercity trains do not stop at Leixlip. It may be better to book an intercity train to Maynooth the start your journey. Those wishing to travel west or south must make their way to Heuston station, see note above about crossing Dublin city. Larne There is a train from Larne station to Belfast Grand Central Station and bikes can be carried on trains in Northern Ireland, see note from Translink . Cyclists can head to Portadown to cycle the Carlingford Portadown greenway. Carriage of bikes on trains Taking a car to any of the sea ports and carrying bikes or hiring bikes along the way provides the greatest flexibility to cycle Ireland's greenways. This is unfortunate but the restrictions on the carriage of bikes may be somewhat of a concern. Personally, I have never had a problem carrying bikes on trains in Ireland. But I have mostly travelled off-season and off-peak hours. I have always found the rail staff very helpful and I feel that tourists with bikes will be accommodated wherever possible. I asked a conductor, once, what would be the response if cyclists turned up without bookings or if someone else had taken their bike space. His answer was that they would usually be accommodated in the spaces between carriages. The problem basically is that not all trains have separate carriages for bikes and thus there are limited spaces. I will be very interested in hearing the experience of others. Please use the Comment or Contact form to provide feedback. This will be of great assistance to others. Dublin Port

Plan your dream cycling holiday in Ireland. Explore our favourite multi-day greenway routes with custom options for rail travelers, car users, and bike hire adventurers. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Favourites The greenways that cyclists choose will depend on many factors. Some will want a day trip, others, a cycling holiday. Some will have cars, others will use public transport. Some will have their own bikes, others will hire. Some will want to cycle long distances, others short etc. In addition cyclists will be starting out from different locations. Here are some ideas. Cycling tour starting from Dublin, using rail with own bikes The tour starts out from Dublin Airport, Dublin Port or from one of the train stations, Connolly Station or Heuston Station. Please see the Rail , Sea and Air pages for information on travelling in the city. To start on the greenways it will be necessary to get to Leixlip (bikes may not be allowed on these commuter trains to Leixlip) or Maynooth, both are towns west of Dublin in the commuter belt. If you are experienced cyclists you may decide to cycle to these locations, please see the Cycle page here for advice on road cycling in Ireland and also warnings in the Theft page here. Thousands of commuters use these roads daily but I would recommend that you use Streetview to select the best route with most cycle paths and cycle in lighted hours and off peak hours (cycle between 9.30 and 16:30 or in the summer after rush hour which is typically 19:00). Form Leixlip or Maynooth you will start on the Royal Canal Greenway towards Mullingar and Longford. Leixlip - Mullingar 67 Kms Mullingar - Cloondara 58.5 Kms Cloondara - Longford 16 Kms From Longford head back to Mullingar to cycle the Mullingar to Athlone Greenway . Longford - Mullingar 58.5 Kms Mullingar - Athlone 43 Kms From Athlone take the train to Westport to cycle the Great Western Greenway . Westport - Achill Sound 42 Kms Cycle the Achill Loop and return to Westport Achill Loop 44 Kms Achill Sound - Westport 42 Kms The total distance cycled will be 371 Kms. From Westport head back towards Dublin. I you wish to extend your trip you could get off the train at Tullamore to cycle the Grand Canal Greenway or alight at Monastrevin to cycle the Barrow Way. Then take the train back to Dublin to complete your tour of middle and western Ireland. I would suggest booking accommodation in or near Dublin, Mullingar, Longford, Athlone, Westport and Achill and Tullamore. Cycling tour with car from Rosslare The tour starts out from Rosslare Harbour where you will disembark. First drive to Waterford to cycle the Waterford Greenway. You will park at your accommodation in Waterford and cycle to Dungarvan and returning the same day or packing some overnight belongings to stay in Dungarvan overnight. From Waterford drive the short distance to Clonmel, possibly staying overnight and cycling the Suir Greenway. Possibly trying your hand at canoeing on the Suir River and taking in the local sites such as The Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle. From Clonmel drive to Midleton to cycle the Midleton to Youghal greenway. Perhaps take an opportunity to visit Cork city. From the Midleton drive the longer distance to Killarney, staying in Killarney. Cycle the Killarney routes and the Gap of Dunloe. Drive the short distance to Tralee to cycle the Tralee to Fenit Greenway From Tralee drive the short distance to Listowel to tackle the Limerick Greenway Heading back to Rosslare Harbour for your journey home. Waterford - Dungarvan both ways 92 Kms Clonmel - Carrick-on-Suir both ways 42 Kms Midleton - Youghal both ways 46 Kms The Muckross Lake Route 20Kms The Gap of Dunloe 35 Kms Tralee - Fenit both ways 27 Kms Listowel - Rathkeale both ways 100 Kms Total distance cycled on the tour 362 Kms. Car hire from Dublin and hiring bikes Those wishing to combine site seeing in Ireland/ Northern Ireland with some cycling might start their holiday from Dublin either coming through Dublin port with own car or through Dublin airport and hiring a car. Having visited some tourist attractions in Dublin tourists might head towards Co. Meath to visit the Hill of Tara , Newgrange and the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre . One can cycle from Droghera to the Battle of the Boyne site, see page here. The Boyne Valley Greenway starts in Navan and and bikes can be hired, see the Boyne Bike Hire page. One can decide to cycle some or all of the greenway. From Co. Meath one can drive to Carlingford in Co. Louth to experience the Carlingford to Portadown Greenway . This greenway traverses into Northern Ireland. There are bike hire centres at Carlingford and Newry, see Carlingford Bike Hire page. Again one can decide to cycle some or all of the greenway. Belfast is not too distant and one can take in the sights of the city or travel further north to the Giants Causeway and the cross the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. To return home, head back home on the M1 motorway to Dublin.

Explore Ireland with our detailed county map. View all 32 counties find greenways, and navigate the Emerald Isle. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes There are 32 counties in Ireland. These are administrative regions handling local government issues. 26 Counties are in the Republic of Ireland (Ireland) and 6 Counties are in Northern Ireland (UK). the 6 Counties of Northern Ireland are Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry, Antrim, Down and Armagh. There are 4 provinces in Ireland, Leinster, Ulster, Connaught and Munster. The provinces are of little importance today but are important sporting regions particularly for Gaelic games and Rugby. Leinster has 12 Counties Louth Meath Dublin Wicklow Wexford Kilkenny Carlow Laois Offaly Kildare Westmeath Longford Ulster has 9 counties Donegal (IRL) Derry (UK) Antrim (UK) Down (UK) Armagh (UK) Monaghan (IRL) Cavan (IRL) Fermanagh (UK) Tyrone (UK) Connaught has 5 Counties Galway Mayo Leitrim Sligo Roscommon Munster has 6 Counties Waterford Cork Kerry Limerick Clare Tipperary

Don't get stranded! Learn basic cycle repairs and the essential tools you need for the greenway, including puncture repair kits, multi-tools, and pump advice. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Repairs It is quite unlikely that you will get a puncture on a greenway but it is good practice to bring a spare tube and the few tools and a pump necessary to fix a puncture. For those hiring bikes there is usually a number to ring if you get into difficulty. In some places there are tool stations as shown here. Bike repair shops are generally available in towns along the routes. This information is provided elsewhere on the site.

Essential advice for cycling on Irish roads. Learn about road safety, local traffic rules, and practical tips for navigating rural routes and shared spaces safely. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Road Cycling This website focuses on cycling greenways, but that doesn't mean cycling on roads in Ireland is prohibited. Cyclists are only banned from motorways. Ireland boasts one of most extensive road networks in the EU, with about 20 kilometers road for every 1,000 residents, more than double the average. This high density of paved surfaces is due to a historically dispersed pattern settlement. Tourist and recreational cyclists typically prefer smaller roads. Regional or R roads connect minor areas and are usually two-lane, though they can often be narrow. Local Roads (L-roads) and tertiary roads are often characterised as rural lanes but are generally tarred and can be cycled. There are probably two main impediments or concerns for those cycling on R and L Roads. Traffic and dogs although the latter are much less of an issue nowadays. The vast majority of dogs nowadays are pets rather than working farm dogs which were common in the past. Dogs are very unlikely to bite but can chase bikes. Traffic is the main concern. While not meaning to frighten those wishing to cycle on smaller roads in Ireland it is worth taking a look at the data and to be forewarned is to be forearmed. The following data is from the RSA (Road Safety Authority) see report here . Recent Cyclist Fatalities (2024-2025): 2025 (Provisional): 14 cyclists were killed in 2025, which is the highest number of cyclist deaths since 2017. 2024: 11 cyclists were killed, a rise from previous years. 2020–2024 (5-year period): 45 cyclists were killed and 1,278 were seriously injured, averaging 9 deaths per year. Fatalities by Road Type (Minor vs. Major): While specific "minor road" statistics are often combined with rural or regional road data, the RSA reports indicate a significant disparity between urban and rural fatality locations: Rural Roads (Higher Speed): For fatalities, there is a higher risk on rural roads (80km/h or more). A 2018-2022 review indicated that almost two-thirds (66%) of cyclist fatalities occurred on these higher-speed, generally rural roads. Urban Roads (Lower Speed): Conversely, 80% of serious injuries to cyclists occurred on urban roads. 2024 Data: A 2024 review noted that 70% of all fatalities (not exclusively cyclists) occurred on rural roads. Key Risk Factors: Age and Gender: The most affected age group for cyclist fatalities is 56–65 years, with 87% of deaths being male. Time: A high proportion (53%) of fatalities occur between 8 am and 2 pm. Vehicle Collision: Most fatalities (64%) and serious injuries (70%) involve a collision with another vehicle. In summary, while many cyclists are injured on urban roads, a high proportion of those killed in Ireland are on higher-speed rural roads, often referred to as minor roads in terms of traffic volume but high-speed in classification. In summary cycling on minor rural roads in Ireland with speed limits of 60 Km/hr or less have a very low incidence of road injuries. The vast majority occur on either urban roads or roads with higher speed limits. Keep the following in mind. Children should cycle on greenways only. Cycle single file always No speeding, take your time No earbuds/ headphones; listen for the traffic Stay alert and concentrate on the road all the time Wear bright colours Farmers saving hay and grain in summer often rush on the road because of threatened bad weather. Tractors nowadays can travel much faster Locals will not expect cyclists on their patch of road Cycle in daylight hours only On bends when you cannot see the road ahead, hug the ditch on your side If cycling as a couple or group take turns to lead and keep your distance between colleagues. Follow these rules on minor roads and you are extremely unlikely to have an accident. In order to access greenways cyclists must generally traverse some urban streets. Remember that more accidents occur in urban areas than on minor roads.

Plan your perfect trip to the Sallins Greenway. Access interactive maps, transport details, history, bike hire, and the best local cafe pitstops all in one place. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Info Map Travel Links Cafes Bike Hire Gallery Historical Sallins Greenway

Plan your perfect trip to the Suir Blueway. Access interactive maps, transport details, history, bike hire, and the best local cafe pitstops all in one place. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Info Map Travel Links Cafes Bike Hire Gallery Historical Suir Blueway

Plan your perfect trip to the Boyne Greenway. Access interactive maps, transport details, history, bike hire, and the best local cafe pitstops all in one place. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Boyne Valley Greenway Info Map Travel Links Cafes Bike Hire Gallery Historical

Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes This is a Test Page to try out stuff.

Plan your greenway trip by train. Learn how to book bicycle spaces on Intercity services, off-peak rules for DART/Commuter, and tips for using station bike racks. Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Waterford Greenway Western Greenway Carlingford Portadown Royal Canal Greenway Grand Canal Greenway Mullingar - Athlone Barrow Way Greenway Sallins Greenway Boyne Valley Midleton - Youghal Suir Blueway Limerick Greenway Tralee Greenway Killarney Cycle Routes Rail Services Book Rail Tickets Inter City Rail MAP Live Rail MAP Dublin Rail MAP Dublin Rail Services Cork Rail MAP Carrying bikes on trains Notes: There are two separate mainline stations in Dublin that connect to the north and south of the island respectively. There is no direct rail connection between the stations but there is a separate tram line (LUAS) that runs between the stations. Passengers must exit the station to access the tram line. In the Dublin region there are three separate and distinct rail networks. 1. Main line rail (handled by Irish Rail or Iarnróid Éireann) connects to the outer suburbs, for example to Maynooth and Sallins, see Dublin Map. 2. DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) service which is a commuter line running along the east coast 3. LUAS (Light Rail) there are RED and GREEN lines that extend to the south and west of the city. See link for carrying bicycles on trains. It is important to book bikes on the trains especially trains not running to Cork and Belfast. On other lines there is limited capacity for bikes. Book in advance and arrive at the station early. NB: On Dublin Commuter Lines there are time restrictions on when bikes can be carried. NB: Bikes are not allowed on the LUAS tram lines at any time of day. NB: Bikes cannot be carried on buses, either dublin city buses (run by Dublin Bus) or intercity buses (run by Bus Éireann). Irish Rail staff have told us that passengers sometimes arrive with bikes and without booking their bikes in advance. They are generally not turned away but can take up the spaces that others have pre-booked. So book in advance and arrive early. It is safer to lock the bikes on the train and select seats near your bikes. Note that bikes cannot be carried on city and suburban buses. The Transport for Ireland TFI website here allows users to plan a journey on all transport service options, both rail and road, both public and private. It is not possible to book tickets on this website as it is a journey planner that includes all operators and modes of transport. It is necessary to go to the individual operators' websites to book tickets. Top