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コーリア・ボグ・ウォーク・ブルー・ループは、コーリア・トラックウェイ・ビジター・センターから出発し、この地域の自然の泥炭地を探検します。1984年に近くの発電所の作業員が、紀元前148年に建設されたと思われる注目すべき鉄器時代の儀式用道路を発見したのはこの場所でした。オーク材の板で作られたこの道路は、建設から数年後に泥炭に沈み、それ以来保存されています。ここには2つのウォーキングループがあり、短いブルー・ループと長いレッド・ループがあります。

The tranquil waterside village of Cloondara in County Longford overlooks the impressive, stone-cut Richmond Harbour. This is where the Royal Canal meets with the mighty River Shannon having journeyed across Ireland from Dublin – an ideal spot to start or finish an adventure along the Royal Canal Way.

The village of Kilashee offers a wonderful stop-off point on the Royal Canal Way, with several pubs and the interesting St Paul’s Church, rebuilt in the 19th century with Gothic and Tudor Revival style influences.

Roscommon Castle is a dramatic 13th-century Norman Castle. It was built in 1269 by Robert de Ufford, Justiciar of Ireland, on lands which were taken from an Augustinian priory. While the castle now lies in ruins, its remnants are meticulously preserved within the scenic grounds of Loughnaneane Park. If you're passing by, it's worth taking a leisurely stroll through the park and around these historic remains.

This Cathedral was one of the Catholic churches largest building projects in the 19th century. The impressive building was severely damaged by a fire on Christmas morning in 2009. Happily it has been thoughtfully restored to its former glory and is open to visitors.

Lanesborough is a pretty town on the banks of the Shannon. The town is popular for watersports and its rich ecology including mixed woodlands and freshwater marsh.

Head on the lane south to find the centre. The Corlea Trackway / Bóthar Chorr Liath is an incredible piece of history. It was constructed in 148–147 BC from oak planks. An 18m stretch of the Iron Age road can be seen in the visitors centre here.

The royal canal ends in this tranquil village into a beautiful cut-stone Richmond harbour. Here there are a number of pubs to have a bite to eat and admire the view.