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Kilpatrick Bridge – Old Rail Trail loop from Athlone

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Kilpatrick Bridge – Old Rail Trail loop from Athlone

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4.5

(2)

7

riders

Kilpatrick Bridge – Old Rail Trail loop from Athlone

05:54

101km

320m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

37.0 km

National Famine Way Memorial, Royal Canal

Highlight • Monument

44.5 km

32nd Lock Keeper's House

Ruins

47.9 km

28th Lock Keep's House

Ruins

4

48.8 km

Dolan Bridge and 26th Lock

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

5

57.8 km

Royal Canal Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

One of several traffic-free Greenways across Ireland, the Royal Canal Greenway is a towpath that extends for 130 kilometres (80 mi) between Maynooth in County Kildare to the village of Cloondara in Longford.

Tip by

6

60.0 km

Kilpatrick Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wonderful single-arched bridge that spans over the Royal Canal. The bridge was built in 1806 and is a fine example of the architectual heritage of Westmeath.

Tip by

7

80.8 km

Old Rail Trail Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a must do cycle for anyone who likes getting out on their bike. The Old Rail Trail Greenway is about 43 kilometres (27 mi) of biking heaven. With …

Tip by

8

86.1 km

Moate Station House

Highlight • Monument

A key landmark along the Old Rail Trail, retaining the heritage and nostalgia of this by-gone era. Its buildings still stand and the area is nicely maintained with flowers plantings and greenery.

Tip by

9

91.0 km

Stone Arch Bridge on the Old Rail Trail

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Rail Trail is part of the Ireland Greenway network. It weaves its way from the bustling town of Athlone and ends in the delightful old market town of …

Tip by

10

94.4 km

Old Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Wonderful traffic-free cycling along this well-surfaced path. You're surrounded by trees and birdsong. Just be mindful of other users.

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B

101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.7 km

22.2 km

18.5 km

9.52 km

222 m

Surfaces

69.2 km

22.1 km

9.56 km

168 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Thursday 8 October

16°C

9°C

94 %

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