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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.

Quinn Bridge is a classic stone bridge across the Royal Canal. It's located around half-a-kilometre east of the impressive Whitworth Aqueduct that carries the canal across the River Inny.

Built between 1814 to 1817 to carry the Royal Canal over the River Inny, the Whitworth Aqueduct is a notable landmark on the Royal Canal Way. It provides superb views across the rolling green countryside around Abbeyshrule.

The Royal Canal Way is Ireland's longest greenway, offering cyclists and hikers a peaceful and flat route to ride or walk. Abbeyshrule is set in classic rolling green countryside and is a good stopping point on the canal. The Rustic Inn provides both rooms and sustenance.

Pake Bridge is one of the many arched stone bridges built in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when the Royal Canal was first constructed. Like others along the route, it was designed to let horses tow barges beneath while carts and livestock crossed above. Today it’s a quiet spot to pause, with a bench beside the bridge that makes it perfect for a break.

Nice view of the lake

Great trails at Newcastle Woods, near the Inny River. Surrounded by pine trees, these forest trails are ready for you to explore.

If you fancy a rest in some peaceful woods or perhaps to extend your ride on off road track then head into Newcastle woods off of the road here. Once part of the Newcastle Demense, owned by the King-Harman family, Newcastle Woods is a wonderful place to hike and connect with nature. As you walk through the peaceful woodland, keep a careful eye out for Pine Martens who are resident here.