Old Rail Trail Greenway
A nearly flat 40-kilometre cycling route along a former railway line from Athlone to Mullingar, passing fields, stone bridges and old stations.
The Old Rail Trail follows a 19th-century Midland railway line, running east from Athlone to Mullingar for roughly 40 km. It is almost level, with a smooth surface suited to cycling and walking. Along the way are stone arch bridges, old railway stations and farmland, and the middle section offers a detour to Uisneach Hill. Athlone has bicycle rental shops, and riders with less stamina can cycle a short section and then return the same way. The route also connects to the Royal Canal Greenway toward Dublin, making it one of the most popular cycling routes in central Ireland.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hill of Uisneach
- Kilbeggan Distillery
- Clara Bog Nature Reserve
- Belvedere House & Gardens
- Lough Boora Discovery Park
- Corlea Trackway
- Sean's Bar
- Athlone Castle