Cycling & Bike Hire
Cycle through Westmeath and discover some of Ireland’s most scenic routes — follow the Royal Canal Greenway, the longest greenway in the country, or take on a spin from Castlepollard to Mullaghmeen Forest.
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 Royal Canal Greenway
The Royal Canal Greenway in County Westmeath offers a scenic 46km stretch of the full 130km route that traces the historic Royal Canal. This well-maintained, off-road path runs from the Meath border in the east to the Longford border in the west, making it perfect for walking and cycling enthusiasts. Highlights include a 4km spur leading to the tranquil shores of Lough Owel and a key connection at Mullingar with the Old Rail Trail, which is set to extend all the way to Galway.
Royal Canal Greenway
 National Famine Way
Spanning 165km, the National Famine Way is a marked walking and cycling trail that retraces the poignant journey of forced emigration during the Great Famine in 1847. Starting at the haunting glass wall memorial at the National Famine Museum | Strokestown Park in County Roscommon, the route winds through six counties, ending at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin’s Docklands. Along the way, over 30 pairs of bronze children’s shoes mark key points, symbolising the lives forever changed by this tragic chapter in Irish history.
National Famine Way
 The Old Rail Trail
The Old Rail Trail is a scenic 43km off-road greenway connecting Athlone to Mullingar. Ideal for walkers, cyclists, and families, it follows the historic Midlands Great Western Railway line, passing restored stations, stone bridges, and areas rich in heritage and biodiversity. Peaceful and safe, it’s a perfect way to discover Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands.
Old Rail Trail
 Mullingar Bike Hire
Based on the Royal Canal Greenway, at Mullingar Harbour, Mullingar Bike Hire has a large fleet of over 60 bikes and can cater for all with Electric bikes, Hybrid bikes, Tandems, Kids Bikes, Child Seats and Trailers
Mullingar Bike Hire