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Royal Canal Greenway – Saint Mel's Cathedral loop from Longford

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Royal Canal Greenway – Saint Mel's Cathedral loop from Longford

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Royal Canal Greenway – Saint Mel's Cathedral loop from Longford

02:05

34.4km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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8.87 km

Royal Canal Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

So lovely, reminds me of cycling along Belgium canal ways

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10.7 km

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.

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13.1 km

Royal Canal

Lake

17.0 km

Cloondara (End of the Royal Canal)

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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34.0 km

Saint Mel's Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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 …

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34.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

6.63 km

891 m

804 m

213 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

8.30 km

242 m

207 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 23 May

22°C

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Royal Canal Greenway – Saint Mel's Cathedral loop from Longford

Royal Canal Greenway

Killashee Village

Cloondara (End of the Royal Canal)

Saint Mel's Cathedral

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