All along the banks of the Royal Canal Greenway: Longford to benefit from new greenway route
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The Royal Canal Greenway, a scenic 130km walking and cycling amenity stretching alongside the historic 225-year-old canal, was officially launched last Wednesday morning, ahead of the summer 2021 season.
The €12 million project co-ordinated by Waterways Ireland is the country’s longest Greenway, traversing through Kildare, Meath, Westmeath and Longford.
The newest outdoor adventure tourism attraction for the country, the Royal Canal Greenway is a former towpath for barges featuring 90 bridges, 33 locks, 17 harbours and four aqueducts.
Greenway users can choose to complete the entire 130km flat, off-road trail in one visit or explore the shorter designated routes ranging from 6km to 15km between the 14 connecting access points and towns.
Launch of new €12m, 130km greenway along Royal Canal
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Royal Canal Greenway - which passes through Kildare - launches today
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