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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.

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.

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.

The Royal Canal Greenway is a 130 km long trail that runs from Spencer Dock in Dublin to the town of Cloondara in County Longford. This scenic route follows the path of the historic Royal Canal. The greenway passes through charming villages, lush landscapes, and over 40 locks, providing visitors with a mix of natural beauty and historical landmarks.

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

Great cycling path along the Royal Canal away from traffic.

Lough Gowna is a freshwater lake that's the uppermost lake on the River Erne. The lakes largest island was the site of a monastery founded in the 6th century. It was raided by Bikings in the 800's and burned and looted. The island continued to be used as a graveyard up until the early years of the twentieth century.

Dunbeggan Crossroads sits next to Lough Gowna, one of the largest lakes in Ireland. This road and others around the loch make lovely cycling with plenty of views to take in.