Find the best cafes, restaurants, and ice cream stops on the Royal Canal Greenway. Perfect for a family break or a quick coffee while you cycle with GreenwayHub. Info Royal Canal Maps Royal Canal Travel Royal Canal Links Royal Canal Cafes Royal Canal Hire Royal Canal Gallery Royal Canal History Royal Canal Royal Canal Way 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 Royal Canal Greenway Cafes Enjoy Mullingar for a break Mullingar Lots of great options in Mullingar to have a break. The Rye River Cafe Kilcock Coming from Maynooth turn right at the bridge. The cafe is just a few yards down School Street. Enjoy a break in Longford Longford A choice of cafes in Longford Macs Shack Keenagh A coffee shop 1 Kms off the greenway from Mosstown Harbour The Richmond Inn Cloondara Enjoy food and drink at the end of the greenway Wilder & Gold Ballymahon A coffee stop 1.5 Kms off the greenway from Ballybrannigan Harbour Fureys outside Enfield Moyvalley Enjoy a stopoff at Fureys pub and restaurant about 4 Kms on the Mullingar side of Enfield. Click on image. Nomad Enfield Friendly coffee shop on the main street in Enfield about 250m from the greenway. The Rustic Inn Abbeyshrule Enjoy a takeaway coffee or have a very nice full lunch or a drink! McGuinness Foodstore Ballynacarrigy Tea, coffee and sandwiches

Plan your trip on the Waterford Greenway. Get total distances, stopping points, and route highlights. View the surface profile and key features with GreenwayHub. Info Waterford Map Waterford Travel Waterford Links Waterford Cafes Waterford Bike Hire Waterford Gallery Waterford History Waterford 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 - Dungarvan Greenway The Waterford Greenway is a 46Km pathway from Waterford City to Dungarvan town, exclusive to cyclists and walkers. This is one of the most scenic greenways in Ireland. It is also known as the Deise Greenway, Deise being an ancient name name for County Waterford. The surface is asphalt (tarmac) and particularly suited to cyclists. The route includes a 400m metre tunnel, three viaducts and eleven bridges. The Atlantic ocean comes into view on the Dungarvan side and cyclists can look down on Clonea beach. In summertime one might stop for a swim at any of the wonderful beaches or enjoy cycling on the long stretches of sand. For pitstops along the route see Cafes Waterford page . The pathway follows the track of the old Waterford to Dungarvan railway line which finally closed in 1990. The profile of the pathway is very flat with a slight incline a few kilometres from Dungarvan heading towards Kilmacthomas as the path leaves the coast see Profile below. Waterford City to Kilmeaden 10.5 Kms Kilmeaden to Kilmacthomas 13.5 Kms Kilmacthomas to Durrow 12 Kms Durrow to Dungarvan 10Kms There is a wealth of information available about the Waterford to Dungarvan greenway see links here . The Irish Road Trip website provides an excellent breakdown of each stage and identifies the attractions at each location. There are many options for cyclists depending on whether you use your own bikes and where you start your journey from. Perhaps those with their own bikes and seasoned cyclists will be able to complete the round trip, starting early in the day. Others may cycle to Kilmeaden or Kilmacthomas and return back, returning to their cars to head home or staying in Waterford/ Dungarvan overnight. Those hiring have the option of cycling the full greenway and returning the bikes to another depot. At least one company provides this service, see Bike Hire Waterford page. Another option is to cycle one way from Waterford to Dungarvan or vice versa and take the bus back. There is no railway station in Dungarvan but buses are available, s ee Expressway bus timetables here . Buses depart every hour or ninety minutes. The Road Travel pages of this website provides information on bus services and information on transporting bikes on buses. Another option is to cycle one way, and can carry some belongings for an overnight stay. Hire bike companies will generally provide saddle bags free of charge but please check in advance if you wish to carry an overnight bag. There is plenty of accommodation options in Waterford but book in advance in summertime. See the Travel Waterford section page for further information. There are some wonderful stopping points along the route including the coffee shop at Kilmeaden station and the restaurant/ cafe at Kilmacthomas. Enjoy a trip on the Suir Valley Railway or visit Mount Congreve House and Gardens which is only a short distance from the greenway, just before Kilmeaden and is well worth a visit.

Explore the beauty of the Royal Canal Greenway through our photo gallery. Browse high-quality images of local scenery, points of interest, and hidden gems along the route. Info Royal Canal Maps Royal Canal Travel Royal Canal Links Royal Canal Cafes Royal Canal Hire Royal Canal Gallery Royal Canal History Royal Canal Royal Canal Way 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 Royal Canal Greenway

Find out how to get to the Waterford Greenway. View parking locations, bus and rail connections, and see the start and end points via Google Streetview. Info Waterford Map Waterford Travel Waterford Links Waterford Cafes Waterford Bike Hire Waterford Gallery Waterford History Waterford 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 Travel Waterford - Dungarvan Waterford City Start Those travelling by train will arrive at Plunkett Station, Waterford. Cycle over the bridge, turn right to find the start of the greenway on Grattan Quay, see map below. Those travelling by car are likely to start their cycle at Bilberry Car Park which is to the east of the city and about 1.5Km from Grattan Quay, see map below. Parking at Bilberry Car Park is free but ensure that you lock your car and remove any valuables as you may be away overnight if you decide to stay in Dungarvan and return the following day. Use the Streetview icon on the maps below to view the locations. Those arriving by bus will hire bikes in the city, see the Hire/ Repair page on this site. Dungarvan Start Those travelling by car will find parking near the start of the greenway on Shandon Street in Dungarvan town. There is free parling adjacent to the start location, see image and map of the start of the greenway below. There is no train service available in Dungarvan but buses to Waterford are frequent and it is possible to transport your bike on Expressway buses, see the Road Travel page here for more details.

Find out how to get to the Royal Canal Greenway. View parking locations, bus and rail connections, and see the start and end points via Google Streetview. Info Royal Canal Maps Royal Canal Travel Royal Canal Links Royal Canal Cafes Royal Canal Hire Royal Canal Gallery Royal Canal History Royal Canal Royal Canal Way 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 Travel Royal Canal Greenway Given the length of the Royal Canal Greenway of 125 Kms there are many places to begin your cycle. If travelling by car and bringing your own bikes there are parking facilities in all towns and villages on the route. Parking is often available where roads cross the greenway. If intending to start outside of a town or village, use Google maps/ Streetview to check if there is parking at your desired location. If you intend leaving your car overnight on on one or more nights, it is safer to choose a paid-for parking location as these areas are supervised or choose a well lit area or an area that is not isolated. Don't leave valuables in your car and pack any items in the boot out of sight. Ireland is generally a very safe country and outside of big cities there are very low crime rates. Those travelling by car can park can park at the train stations on the route which tend to be close to the greenway. Download the APCOA parking app to your phone. Add your vehicle registration to the app and select the current location. The cost is approx. €3.50 per day. Lock your car and remove any valuables as you may be away for some time. For those hiring bikes then your options are limited to towns that provide a bike hire service, see the Bike Hire and Repair Royal Canal page here for details. For those travelling by train and bringing bikes with them then first check out Irish Rail's policy on the carriage of bikes and also the Rail page of this website. Cyclists carrying bikes can also use Expressway buses which stop in the main towns such as Maynooth, Mullingar and Longford, although rail is likely to be a better option. Local buses from Bus Eireann provide services to smaller towns and villages but there are generally restrictions on the carriage of bikes, see Road Travel page here. Use the Transport for Ireland (TFI) website or download their app which will provide more information on all travel options including rail, bus and private bus operators. Starting points Leixlip There are two rail stations in Leixlip, Leixlip Confey and Leixlip Louisa. The greenway starts at Leixlip Confey and there is a small number of car parking places at the station. There are more parking places at Leixlip Louisa. Also note that in general intercity trains do not stop in Leixlip. There are greater restrictions on the carriage of bikes on commuter trains especially during peak hours. See here the map showing the location of the Leixlip stations. Maynooth There is an intercity rail station in Maynooth. The cycle path runs beside the rail track. Parking is availabe at the station. Also Expressway buses stop in Maynooth. Kilcock There is an intercity rail station in Maynooth. The cycle path runs beside the rail track. Parking is availabe at the station. Enfield There is an intercity rail station in Maynooth. The cycle path runs beside the rail track. Parking is availabe at the station. Cross the main street to join the greenway. Mullingar There is an intercity rail station in Mullingar. The cycle path runs very close to the rail station. Parking is available at the station. Also Expressway buses stop in Mullingar. At Mullingar, cyclists can decide whether to continue on the Royal Canal towards Longford or to cycle to Athlone, see Athlone to Mullingar Greenway here. Longford There is an intercity rail station in Longford. The cycle path runs very close to the rail station. Parking is available at the station. Also Expressway buses stop in Longford. There is a spur off the Royal Canal greenway 8 kms from Longford town at Longford Branch Junction, see the Royal Canal Info page. See the map below which shows the train station and access point to the Royal Canal Longford spur. There is parking at the start of the cycleway at Harbour Row. Leaving Longford, cycle under the railway bridge and continue for just over 2 Kms along either side of the canal until you reach Churchland Bridge. This was the old bridge before the new N63 road was built. To continue to Longford Branch Junction it is necessary to cross the busy road, taking extreme care. At the opposite side there are two paths, one on either side of the canal. Select the entrance through the timber gates on your left or the eastern/ southern side of the canal. The other entrance is a dead end. Follow the trail and you will cross the N63 again a little further on, again taking extreme care. Having crossed the N63 there is a poor patch of path for about 50 meters before you cross a minor road the L1127 with a bridge to your right over the canal, see image below. Continue a short distance and you will cross a narrow bridge to the west side of the canal, see image below. Follow the path to the Longford Branch Junction. The path between Longford and the Longford Branch Junction is in poor repair generally but can be cycled. This section of the canal has not been maintained, unfortunately. It is almost invisible in places as it has become overgrown and nature has enveloped it. Poor section between the N63 and L1127 Cross the bridge, 4 Kms from Longford Branch Harbour Irish Rail provide a useful website for those wishing to cycle the Royal Canal and use the train to access their start and finishing locations. See the website here

Plan your route with our Royal Canal Greenway maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map Info Royal Canal Maps Royal Canal Travel Royal Canal Links Royal Canal Cafes Royal Canal Hire Royal Canal Gallery Royal Canal History Royal Canal Royal Canal Way 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 Maps Royal Canal Greenway Click on the maps below to open PDF.

Explore the fascinating history of the Waterford Greenway. From its origins as a historic railway to the local heritage and folklore of the surrounding area. Info Waterford Map Waterford Travel Waterford Links Waterford Cafes Waterford Bike Hire Waterford Gallery Waterford History Waterford 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 History Waterford - Dungarvan Waterford City, founded by the Vikings in 914 AD, is one of Ireland's oldest cities. It has a rich history marked by its strategic location along the River Suir, which made it a significant trading port. Over the centuries, Waterford has witnessed various cultural influences, from Viking settlements to Norman conquests, shaping its unique heritage. Today, the city is known for its medieval architecture, vibrant arts scene, and as the initial home of the famous Waterford Crystal. The Waterford Dungarvan Greenway is a scenic trail that showcases the rich history and stunning landscapes of the region. Along the route, visitors can explore various monuments, castles, and bridges that tell the story of the area's heritage. Notable structures, such as the impressive viaducts, offer a glimpse into the engineering marvels of the past. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking to enjoy the outdoors, the Greenway provides a perfect blend of culture and natural beauty. The Waterford to Dungarvan railway line was opened in 1878, connecting the city of Waterford with the coastal town of Dungarvan. This line played a crucial role in facilitating trade and travel in the region, contributing to the economic development of both areas. However, due to declining passenger numbers and increased competition from road transport, the line was ultimately closed to passenger services in 1967 and completely ceased operations in 2010. Today, parts of the former railway line have been repurposed as a greenway for walking and cycling, preserving its historical significance. Mont Congreve Gardens boasts a rich history that dates back to its in the early 20th century. Originally designed as a private estate, the gardens have evolved over the years, showcasing a diverse array of flora and stunning landscapes. Today, they serve as a cherished public space, inviting visitors to explore their beauty and tranquility. The gardens not only reflect the artistry of landscape design but also the cultural heritage of the region. Kilmacthomas Workhouse , established in the mid-19th century, served as a refuge for the impoverished during a time of great hardship in Ireland. Built to accommodate those affected by the Great Famine, it provided shelter and basic necessities to the destitute. There is an unmarked graveyard nearby which was used to inter the thousands who died in the workhouse. The Great Famine or in Irish, An Gorta Mór was the most calamitous and transformative event in Irish history, Over the years, the workhouse evolved, reflecting the changing social and economic landscape of the region. Today, it stands as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by many and the resilience of the community. The Kilmacthomas Viaduct was completed in 1878 as part of the Waterford to Dungarvan railway line. This impressive structure, made of limestone, features a series of arches that span the River Mahon, showcasing the engineering prowess of the time. The viaduct played a crucial role in facilitating transportation and trade in the region until the railway line was closed. Today, it stands as a historical landmark, attracting visitors who appreciate its architectural beauty and significance in Ireland's railway history. Dungarvan, boasts a rich history that dates back to the12th century. Originally a Viking settlement, it evolved into a significant trading port and was granted its charter in 1185. The town is known for its stunning coastal scenery and historical landmarks, including the 13th-century Dungarvan Castle . Today, Dungarvan is a vibrant community that celebrates its heritage while embracing modern life and vibrant tourist industry.

Explore the beauty of the Western Greenway through our photo gallery. Browse high-quality images of local scenery, points of interest, and hidden gems along the route. Info Western Map Western Travel Western Links Western Cafes Western Hire Western Gallery Western History Western 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 Western Greenway

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Explore the beauty of the Carlingford Greenway through our photo gallery. Browse high-quality images of local scenery, points of interest, and hidden gems along the route. Info Carlingford Maps Carlingford Travel Carlingford Links Carlingford Cafes Carlingford Hire Carlingford Gallery Carlingford History Carlingford 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 Carlingford - Portadown

Explore the beauty of the Limerick Greenway through our photo gallery. Browse high-quality images of local scenery, points of interest, and hidden gems along the route. Info Limerick Maps Limerick Travel Limerick Links Limerick Cafes Limerick Hire Limerick Gallery Limerick History Limerick 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 Limerick - Listowel Greenway

Explore the beauty of the Tralee - Fenit Greenway through our photo gallery. Browse high-quality images of local scenery, points of interest, and hidden gems along the route. Info Tralee Fenit Map Tralee Fenit Travel Tralee Fenit Links Tralee Fenit Cafes Tralee Fenit Hire & Repair Tralee Fenit Gallery Tralee Fenit History Tralee Fenit 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 Tralee - Fenit Greenway