Cycling Collection by Alice Baddeley
Grand Canal Greenway – cycling the heart of County Offaly
2 days
2-2 h/day
66.2km
60m
100m
The Grand Canal Greenway from Edenderry to Shannon Harbour is one of Ireland’s most peaceful long-distance, traffic-free cycling routes. Running west across County Offaly, the route follows the historic line of the Grand Canal through the heart of the Midlands, finishing where it meets the River Shannon at Shannon Harbour.
This is a gentle journey through the classic countryside of County Offaly, where quiet farmland, reed-lined banks, stone bridges and historic lock chambers shape the landscape. The canal is your…
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Grand Canal Greenway
66.2km
60m
100m
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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31.1km
02:16
30m
50m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
35.1km
02:07
30m
50m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
2
Distance
66.2 km
Duration
04:23 h
Elevation
60 m
100 m
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