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Find the best cafes, restaurants, and ice cream stops on the Kerry cycle routes. Perfect for a family break or a quick coffee while you cycle with GreenwayHub. Info Killarney Map Killarney Travel Killarney Links killarney Cafes Killarney Hire & Repair Killarney Gallery Killarney History Killarney 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 Killarney Cafes Lord Brandon's Cottage The Black Valley Before your boat trip home, enjoy a break at this open air cafe. Only open in summertime. The Coffee Pot Gap of Dunloe Enjoy the home made foods at this lovely restaurant and coffee shop. Have a drink or browse the souvenir shop opposite in Kate Kearney's Cottage. Dinis Tea Rooms Dinis Island Stop for tea or coffee on your trip round the lake. Only open in summer time Muckross Garden Restaurant Muckross Park Enjoy this buffet cafe/ restaurant with views to the gardens and an associated craft shop.

Explore the fascinating history of the Grand Cnal Greenway. From its origins as a canal used for transport to the local heritage and folklore of the surrounding area. Info Grand Canal Maps Grand Canal Travel Grand Canal Links Grand Canal Cafes Grand Canal Hire Grand Canal Gallery Grand Canal History Grand Canal 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 Grand Canal Work began on the Grand Canal in 1756. The first sods were turned near at Hazelhatch, now part of the Sallins Greenway. However engineering difficulties and mistakes by the builders in the early stages meant that progress was slow. The tempo picked up during the last twenty years of the 18th century and although thwarted many times by the difficulties of engineering a canal across the Bog of Allen the canal company managed to make the link with the Shannon in 1803. The important branch to the river Barrow had been completed a decade earlier. Passenger boats used the waterway until the 1850s and cargo boats until 1960. The big, broad-beamed barges laden with porter, coal or grain were a familiar sight to generations of canal-side dwellers. After their closure to commercial traffic in 1960 the future for the waterways seemed bleak (although the Grand, unlike the Royal, remained navigable). However the vision of the inland waterways activists encouraged a more enlightened attitude by Government. Some branches were restored (for example, Naas in 1987) and the canal environment improved - a process which continues as the role of the canals for water and land based recreation and tourism is increasingly valued as a national asset as well as a source of amenity for canal side communities. The main line of the Grand Canal is 132 km in length from Dublin to the Shannon passing through counties Kildare and Offaly. Lowtown, located in County Kildare, played a significant role in the history of Ireland’s inland waterways as a key hub on the Grand Canal. Lowtown emerged as a vital junction where the main line of the Grand Canal met the Barrow Line, which connected to the River Barrow and onward to the southeast of Ireland. This strategic location made Lowtown a busy transshipment point and an operational centre for canal maintenance, barge traffic and payment of fees. The area became home to a depot, lock-keeper’s cottages, and other facilities essential for managing canal operations. Barges carrying cargoes such as Guinness, turf, grain, and building materials would stop at Lowtown, making it an economic and logistical lynchpin in the canal network. The Edenderry to Shannon Harbour Canal was a branch of the Grand Canal in Ireland, constructed to connect the town of Edenderry in County Offaly to the main line of the canal at Shannon Harbour. Built in the late 18th century, around the 1790s, it was part of a broader effort to expand inland navigation and promote trade and transport across the country. This branch line, often referred to as the Edenderry Branch, was approximately 13 kilometers (8 miles) long. It played a key role in the local economy, enabling the transport of goods such as turf, grain, and coal to and from Edenderry. Tullamore, from the Irish Tulach Mhór meaning "great hill," lies in the heart of Ireland. The area has been settled since ancient times, with evidence of Bronze Age habitation and early Christian monastic influence. It was historically part of the ancient kingdom of Ui Failghe, from which County Offaly gets its name. During the medieval period, Tullamore was relatively small but held strategic importance due to its location near the Slieve Bloom Mountains and the River Brosna. The area was controlled by powerful Gaelic families, particularly the O’Molloys. After the Tudor conquest of Ireland, land around Tullamore was seized and granted to English settlers, notably the Moore family, who became the Earls of Charleville. The 19th century saw significant development, largely due to the influence of the Charleville estate. The Grand Canal, completed in the late 1700s, played a key role in Tullamore’s economic growth, facilitating trade and transport. The Charleville Castle, a Gothic revival structure, was built just outside the town and remains a notable historic site. Tullamore also developed as an industrial and commercial centre. In 1829, Daniel E. Williams joined a local distillery and eventually created the now-famous Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey, which would become one of Ireland's most recognized whiskey brands. In the 20th century, Tullamore evolved into a modern town. While the original distillery closed in 1954, the brand endured and saw a major revival in the 21st century. In 2014, a new Tullamore D.E.W. distillery opened on the outskirts of the town, reconnecting Tullamore with its whiskey heritage. The town has become a regional hub for education, retail, and health services, and is now home to over 15,000 people.

Find all the essential links for your Sallins Greenway trip. Including official tourism sites, get the resources you need at GreenwayHub. Info Sallins Greenway Maps Sallins Greenway Travel Sallins Greenway Links Sallins Greenway Cafes Sallins Greenway Hire Sallins Greenway Gallery Sallins Greenway History Sallins Greenway 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 Sallins Greenway Links Grand Canal Bike Hire You Tube Video Royal Canal Runner

Find out how to get to the Sallins Greenway. View parking locations, bus and rail connections, and see the start and end points via Google Streetview. Info Sallins Greenway Maps Sallins Greenway Travel Sallins Greenway Links Sallins Greenway Cafes Sallins Greenway Hire Sallins Greenway Gallery Sallins Greenway History Sallins Greenway 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 Sallins/ Naas - Hazelhatch Greenway There is rail access to Sallins and Hazelhatch & Celbridge from Dublin city on the South Western Commuter Train network, see map of Dublin Area Rail and airport bus services in the Travel/ Rail page here. Information regarding carriage of bikes on trains is also covered on that page. Bus services are also available to Sallins and Naas, see the Travel/ Road page. The train station in Sallins is a very short distance from the start of the greenway. The station at Hazelhatch & Celbridge is 1 Km from the start of the greenway. Leaving the station turn left on to a quite busy road, past McEvoys pub on your left. The greenway heading towards Dublin is on your left. Cross over the narrow bridge and turn right on to the greenway to begin the cycle to Sallins. For those transporting bikes by car there is plenty of free parking in Sallins. There are car parks in the centre of Naas but there is likely to be a charge. There are also many suburban areas in Naas that can be used to parking at no cost. The only parking at Hazelhatch is at the rail station where charges will apply. Use the Apcoa app to pay online, typical charge is €3.50 per day. For those hiring bikes there is a bike hire facility at the start of the greenway in Sallins, see Bike Hire page. There is a spur off the Grand Canal towards Naas from Sallins. The spur can be accessed from Sallins village. This involves a short cycle through the village on the R407 turning right to Osberstown Cottages before reaching the bridge over the motorway, see route on the map below. There is a cycle path on the main road. At Osberstown bridge, turn left and Naas is 3Km from that point along the canal. Access to the Naas canal spur from Sallins is shown here. To access the canal from Naas, turn on to Basin Street from the Main street opposite the Ulster Bank building. Follow the road down a short distance turning right on to The Harbour. Follow the canal to Osberstown Bridge, see map above. The following website is very useful guide to get a more detailed picture of the Hazelhatch to Sallins route. It is a bit out of date now and the greenway has been improved since these pictures were taken. Walking the Grand Canal Hazelhatch to Sallins by the royalcanlrunner. Cyclists might start their journey in the pretty village of Sallins, Co. Kildare. But it is also possible to start from from The 12th Lock in Adamstown in Dublin, Hazelhatch & Celbridge train station or from Naas town which is 4Kms from Sallins. There is a ramp in the village of Sallins, to access the greenway heading towards Hazelhatch, at the side of the canal which you cannot miss, see image here.

Find all the essential links for your Great Western Greenway trip. Including official tourism sites, get the resources you need at GreenwayHub. 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 Great Western Links Great Western Mayo.ie Interreg Europe Discover the West Ireland.com Achill Tourism Destination Westport

Plan your trip on the Great Western Greenway. Get total distances, stopping points, and route highlights. View the surface profile and key features with GreenwayHub. 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 - Westport to Achill The Great Western Greenway is 42 Kms in distance starting in the beautiful town of Westport, through the villages of Newport and Mulranny and on to Achill Sound. Achill Sound is the village perched just across the bridge to the island. The surface is mostly tarmac with some compressed fine gravel in other parts. The prevailing wind blows from West to East, it is therefore generally easier to cycle in that direction. There is a short but difficult uphill climb to access the greenway in Westport. There is a pathway just off the main road and this is described and shown on a map in the Travel section here . Cyclists will cycle through the village of Newport and is shared with vehicular traffic so great care should be taken especially if children are in the group. There is a narrow section through the town, see also the map in the Travel section here. The greenway skirts Mulranny village as the path runs at the back of the village. There is a short very steep drop 20/30 metres into the village. To get back on the greenway cycle 400m through the village and turn right at the sign for the Greenway. The route can be considered in three sections; Westport to Newport 11 Kms; Newport to Mulranny 18Kms; Mulranny to Achill Sound 13Kms. The leg from Mulranny to Achill Sound is very beautiful but also quite exposed and may be more difficult if there is a headwind. There is a wealth of information on the greenway provided in the links section to other websites, see Links here. In addition, cyclists can cycle around Achill Island where there are three designated and signposted loops, see Achill Cycle Loops at the this website. These routes are not off road but traffic levels are very light. The routes can be quite hilly and it is likely to somewhat windswept. Achill island is very desolate especially in the winter but cycling around the island in the summertime can be invigorating with spectacular scenery. See also this website for more details on the route from Achill Sound to Cashel on Achill island. There are various options for cyclists depending on whether you use your own bikes and where you start your journey. For those with their own bikes, seasoned cyclists will be able to complete the round trip, starting early in the day. Others may cycle to Newport or Mulranny and return back, returning to their cars to head home or stay overnight in Westport or one of the villages on the route. Those hiring bikes should check if the hire company allows the bikes to be returned to a different depot. At least one company based in Westport allows bikes to be returned at Achill or one of the villages on the route. Cyclists can then get a bus back to their starting location. See Bus Eireann website , the single journey will typically cost €10. The route number is Bus Eireann 450 . At least one hire company provides a bus service to Achill Sound to start your cycle from Achill. Given the prevailing wind this may be a very attractive proposition! Those who hire bikes may wish to carry some belongings for an overnight stay. Ask for panniers/ saddle bags when hiring the bikes but check with the Bike Hire companies in advance, see Bike Hire options here. There are plenty of accommodation options on the route but book in advance in summertime. Watch the brilliant Chonky Trundlers videos on You Tube as they hike the Great Western Greenway. This will give you a real sense of what to expect. The route is very flat with the highest point approaching Mulranny from the Westport side. See profile of the route here.

Looking for bike hire on the Western Greenway? Find local shops offering bicycle rentals, electric bikes, and repair services to get you on the trail with GreenwayHub. 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 Bike Hire and Repair Western Greenway Bike Hire in Westport Provides bike hire and repair services. Also provides a shuttle to Achill to allow cyclists to start in Achill. Bike Hire in Westport Provides bike hire and repair service Bike Hire in Newport Provides bike hire rom several locations and also provides a shuttle service at Newport, Mulranny and Achill. Bike Hire in Westport Provides bike hire and repair from Westport. They also provide information on other on-road routes. Sea Breeze in Mulranny Bike hire directly on the greenway at Mulranny Station Bike Hire in Achill Provides bike hire and repair on Achill island. Perfect for cyclists wishing to explore the island.

Plan your trip on the Grand Canal Greenway. Get total distances, stopping points, and route highlights. View the surface profile and key features with GreenwayHub. Info Grand Canal Maps Grand Canal Travel Grand Canal Links Grand Canal Cafes Grand Canal Hire Grand Canal Gallery Grand Canal History Grand Canal 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 Grand Canal Greenway To understand where the Grand Canal Greenway fits within the Canal system in Ireland it is worth looking at Ireland Canals page here . This shows the sections of the canals that are currently designated as Greenways and suitable for cyclists. The Grand Canal meets the sea at the aptly named, Grand Canal Dock, in Dublin. The area of Grand Canal Dock has been transformed over the years and now is home to Google and many other tech, legal and financial businesses. The Grand Canal Theatre (renamed The Bord Gais Theatre after selling naming rights) is here as well as many upmarket apartments. The greenway does not stretch all the way out from Dublin to the Shannon River as not all sections are open for cyclists. There are some sections in Dublin city that can be cycled but the sections that are cycleways are very disjointed and are not offered here as greenways. The section from Hazelhatch to Sallins along the Grand Canal is a dedicated greenway of 13Kms and denoted on this site as the Sallins Greenway. Work has already started to extend the greenway back towards the city, to Lucan, and this will increase its length by 4.5Kms, see the short blue section in the map below. In addition, the section of canal from Sallins to Robertstown is also not open to cyclists. There is a very short section about 1Km from Robertstown to Lowtown that is open. Lowtown was a major canal junction in the 19th century when canal transport was at its height. It was here that charges for use of the canals were levied. At Lowton the canal divides between the western and southern transport links. The section to the south heads towards Rathangan, through Monastrevin and to Athy where it meets the Barrow River. This section is open as a greenway and denoted on this site as The Barrow Way. The section to the west towards Edenderry is not yet open. The section from Edenderry all the way through the midlands through Tullamore on its way to Shannon Harbour is open as a greenway. It is this section that we deal with here and denoted as the The Grand Canal Greenway. In time it is hoped that the section from Sallins to Robertstown will be open to cyclists which will provide a much longer and greatly improve canal connectivity for cyclists. See the map below. The sections open to cyclists are shown in Green, the sections where work has not yet started are shown in Red and the section where work has started is shown in Blue. Click on the map below to expand it to see more details The section of the Grand Canal that we discuss here starts at Edenderry and continues through the towns of Daingean and Tullamore and heads on to the Shannon Harbour near Banagher. These towns are all in Co. Offaly. The total distance of just under 70 Kms. All of the greenway is in county Offaly, stretching from the east of the county boundary with Kildare at Edenderry to the west county boundary, touching County Galway at Shannon Harbour, see Ireland County Map here. T he original tow-path has been converted to a cycle and walking path. The canal is maintained by Waterways Ireland and is punctuated by canal locks along the route. The underfoot is either asphalt or fine grit. Some sections are shared with motorists but with light local traffic to allow access to individual houses on the route. The shared sections are of asphalt construction. The canal is famous for its fishing. You are bound to pass fishermen hoping to catch roach, bream, perch or pike. Some excellent farmland gives way to bogland and once was a centre of power generation using peat as fuel. These have now given way to using biomass and also wind energy pylons can be seen where once turf was cut to feed the power stations. The route is well signposted and provides a wonderful peaceful cycle. You will encounter little activity on the route, perhaps a few fishermen and you will pass the odd boat or barge working their way through the locks. Only in Tullamore town will you encounter much activity as the route passes right through the centre of the town. The website by RoadRunner, by Gary O'Neill provides a really excellent detailed breakdown of each of the sections of the route from Edenderry to Tullamore and from Tullamore to Shannon Harbour . It is not at all difficult to decide which side of the canal to use as the route is now very well signposted. Where there may be confusion, this is because both sides can be used. The route is very flat, the profile of the route can be found here. Edenderry to Daingean - 20 Kms The greenway starts on the main street of Edenderry town, see Map Grand Canal . This section of the canal is a spur off of the main Grand Canal. Cycle along the spur for about 2.5 Kms until you meet the Grand Canal proper, passing under the main road at Georges Bridge. It is then 17Kms to Daingean town along the greenway running alongside the canal. Start of the Grand Canal spur in Edenderry Daingean to Tullamore - 14 Kms The small town of Daingean is on the canal and can be used as a rest point before heading to the larger town of Tullamore, a distance of 14Kms. Cycle through Tullamore town where there are many places to eat, have coffee or stay overnight. You will enter and exit Tullamore on the north side of the canal. The entrance to Tullamore town Tullamore to Shannon Harbour - 35 Kms The canal runs through the centre of Tullamore town. We exit Tullamore and reach the small village of Rahan after 9 Kms. On the way to Shannon Harbour we cross over to the north side at Hennesys Bridge which is just past Rahan. We return to the south side at Plunkett Bridge in Pollagh. Shannon Harbour is 14 Kms ahead. This is well signposted. Pleasure craft at Shannon Harbour

Plan your route with our Sallins Greenway maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map Info Sallins Greenway Maps Sallins Greenway Travel Sallins Greenway Links Sallins Greenway Cafes Sallins Greenway Hire Sallins Greenway Gallery Sallins Greenway History Sallins Greenway 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 Sallins - Hazelhatch- Naas Count Kildare Tourism, Into Kildare, produced this wonderful booklet which is available in printed form and in online form. It provides maps, history and great information for anyone cycling in County Kildare. Kildare hosts the Sallins Greenway, Barrow Way, and sections of the Royal and Grand Canals. It was produced in collaboration with other local and national agencies including the Irish Government. Please click on the image below. Kildare Sports Partnership facilitated the production of this PDF booklet. Kildare Sports Partnership is a Sport Ireland initiative and is part of Kildare County Council. It was produced in collaboration with other local and national agencies including the Irish Government. Please click on the image below The section from 12th Lock in Dublin to Sallins and on to Naas is open to cyclists and referred to here as the Sallins Greenway. The path runs from the 12th Lock near Adamstown in Dublin to Hazelhatch, near Celbridge and on to Sallins, a distance of 18 Kms. The section of path between Sallins and Robertstown is open to walkers only and not yet suitable for cyclists. However the section from Robertstown to Laytown and on to Athy is open to cyclists and the details of this greenway are provided under the Barrow Way Greenway here. Unfortunately the section from Laytown to Edenderry is not yet open for cyclists. Please also see the Canals page for information on how the canals of Ireland emerged. There is a short section of public road of about 1Km from Sallins village necessary to gain access to the off-road cycle path at the side of the canal to Naas town. The details of how to access this section is outlined in the Travel page here . Click to open full page view Sign at Hazelhatch bridge pointing back towards Dublin

Find the best cafes, restaurants, and ice cream stops on the Limerick Greenway. Perfect for a family break or a quick coffee while you cycle with GreenwayHub. 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 Cafes Greenway Cafe 1709 Rathkeale At the very start of the greenway at Rathkeale is the 1709 cafe. The cafe's name specifically commemorates the arrival of the Palatine community in 1709, see the museum next door Sonas Health Foods and Cafe Newcastle West Take a break in Newcastle West and enjoy the beautiful foods and coffee. The Coffee Pot Abbeyfeale Take a break in Abbeyfeale and enjoy one of the coffee shops in the town Listowel has real character Listowel There are so many options in the fabulous town of Listowel. Eating, drinking, music and craic abound. Rathkeale House Hotel Rathkeale The Greenway Bistro is in the Rathkeale House Hotel and is close to the start of the Greenway. A hearty dinner is available or just something lighter. Barnagh Greenway Hub Barnagh About 10Kms from Newcastle West and 13kms from Abbeyfeale is the perfect place to stop for a rest and enjoy the Platform 22 Cafe. The Devon Hotel Templeglantine Close to half way on the greenway is this family run hotel. It is less than 2 Kms off the greenway.

Plan your route with our Suir Blueway cycle maps. Includes an official tourist map, an interactive Google Map of POIs, and a detailed traced route map Info Suir Blueway Map Suir Blueway Travel Suir Blueway Links Suir Blueway Cafes Suir Blueway Hire Suir Blueway Gallery Suir Blueway History Suir Blueway 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 Suir Blueway Click on the map to open a PDF

Plan your trip on the Limerick Greenway. Get total distances, stopping points, and route highlights. View the surface profile and key features with GreenwayHub. 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 The Limerick to Listowel Greenway is a wonderful inland cycling experience through the rural heartlands of Ireland. It has an excellent asphalt surface, generally flat and completely off-road with 'kissing gates' at each road crossing. It runs very close to several towns providing places to stop for a break or as a starting point. The length of the greenway is 50Kms. The greenway was opened in 2021 after a long struggle by locals and environmental activists having watched the route decay and become overgrown over the years. The route runs along the old Limerick to Tralee railway line, known as the North Kerry Line, which operated from 1880 to 1970. Passenger trains ended in 1963. Road usage and road transport signaled the death of many rural railway lines in Ireland. The history of the Limerick greenway is covered elsewhere on the site. It has excellent signage, the best of all Irish greenways with signs identifying the names of each townland (local rural area) along the route and their origin. Limerick County Council are really to be commended for keeping the names of the townlands alive with the interpretation of the original Irish names, a brilliant cultural addition to the greenway, see some examples below. Outstanding signage by Limerick County Council Cyclists can start from a number of entry/ exit points along the route, typically Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Barnagh, Templeglantine (known locally as Glantine), Abbeyfeale or Listowel. There are specific greenway car parks at Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale but there will be no difficulty finding parking at the other towns and villages on or close to the greenway. Rathkeale to Ardagh – 9 Kms Ardagh to Newcastle West - 4 Kms Newcastle West to Barnagh – 9 Kms Barnagh to Templeglantine – 4 Kms Templeglantine to Abbeyfeale - 9 Kms Abbeyfeale to the Kerry border - 3 Kms Kerry border to Listowel - 12 Kms The route straddles two administrative areas, the counties of Limerick and Kerry. Because of the different administrative areas, the sections between Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale (to the Limerick-Kerry border) are marked as the Limerick Greenway while the section from Listowel to the Kerry-Limerick border near Abbeyfeale is part of the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways . Neither side wanting to give naming rights to the other!!! For our purposes we will refer to it as the Limerick and Listowel Greenway. Although you will not see that signage anywhere. But for our purposes and for the purpose of cyclists it is one greenway. And if you are curious to find out why Kerry is called the Kingdom then this site might help. The different administrative areas can cause cyclists some confusion as regards distances. On the Limerick side distance markings start from zero at Rathkeale while on the Kerry side distance markings start from zero at Listowel. At the Limerick Kerry border the distance signs change from 12 Kms (distance to Listowel) to 38 Kms (distance to Rathkeale) within a few metres of one another. Adding to the confusion about distances, if one enters the towns along the way including Rathkeale, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale and Listowel then the distance is closer to what is generally published i.e. 40 Kms for the Limerick section and 13Kms for the Kerry section, a total of 53 Kms. The Limerick/ Kerry border, the signage changes as does the colour of the asphalt. See the access point to the Barnagh Greenway Hub and Platform 22 cafe in the image above. Access to the Greenway Hub is through the Barnagh tunnel. The route rises from Newcastle West to Barnagh and drops again at Templeglantine. The higest point is at Barnagh which is at 180m above sea level. See profile below. There is an excellent guide website from The Irish Road Trip giving details of the route.