This beautiful lock marks the western end of the Summit Level of the Royal Canal. It's a wonderful spot to relax featuring picnic seats and benches, a wildflower garden, children's playground, and a coffee shop.

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Best routes to Dolan Bridge and 26th Lock

1. Longford and Ballymahon loop from Mullingar

155km

06:28

690m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Mullingar – Kilpatrick Bridge loop from Mullingar

95.4km

04:06

620m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Kilpatrick Bridge – Dolan Bridge and 26th Lock loop from Ballinea

69.7km

03:03

340m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 100 m

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 March

12°C

2°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Location: Westmeath, Ireland

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Dolan Bridge and 26th Lock

1. Longford and Ballymahon loop from Mullingar

2. Mullingar – Kilpatrick Bridge loop from Mullingar

3. Kilpatrick Bridge – Dolan Bridge and 26th Lock loop from Ballinea

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