Pass with care
Slow down, use a bell and give walkers plenty of room.
Traffic-free ways to explore
Cycle Greenways
Plan easy-going rides along canals, former railways, coastlines and countryside on eight established greenways around Ireland.
Explore the greenway mapRide at your own pace
Choose a route that fits your day.
Greenways are predominantly traffic-free shared routes for cycling, walking and other non-motorised journeys. They are especially useful for relaxed rides, but surfaces, crossings and shared-use conditions still vary.
Each guide includes distance, endpoints, highlights and official information. Confirm temporary closures, access, bike hire and return transport with the route manager before setting out.
Interactive map
Eight routes across Ireland.
Select a marker to identify a greenway and open its detailed planning page.
Cycle collection
Coast, canal and countryside
The markers show a central point on each route. Individual guides list the official endpoints and distance.
Greenway collection
Pick your next ride.
01Waterford
Waterford Greenway
47.8 km · Waterford City to DungarvanA railway greenway linking Waterford City and Dungarvan through the Suir valley, Kilmacthomas, viaducts and Ballyvoyle Tunnel.
Open greenway guide →02Mayo
Great Western Greenway
44.5 km · Westport to Achill SoundA mostly traffic-free former railway route through Newport and Mulranny, with continuous views across Clew Bay towards Achill.
Open greenway guide →
03Kildare · Meath · Westmeath · Longford
Royal Canal Greenway
121.4 km · Maynooth to ClondraA long, level towpath journey from Maynooth through Enfield, Mullingar and Longford to the Shannon harbour at Clondra.
Open greenway guide →
04Westmeath
Old Rail Trail Greenway
43 km · Mullingar to AthloneAn easy Midlands cycle on a converted railway corridor between Mullingar and Athlone, passing Moate and open farmland.
Open greenway guide →
05Limerick
Limerick Greenway
39.7 km · Rathkeale to AbbeyfealeA former railway route across West Limerick, connecting Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Barnagh and Abbeyfeale.
Open greenway guide →
06Meath · Cavan
Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway
Approx. 30 km · Navan to KingscourtA developing former railway corridor linking Navan with Wilkinstown, Castletown, Nobber and Kingscourt through quiet rural country.
Open greenway guide →
07Louth
Carlingford Greenway
7.7 km · Carlingford Marina to Omeath PierA compact waterside railway greenway between Carlingford and Omeath, framed by Carlingford Lough and the Cooley Mountains.
Open greenway guide →
08Kerry
Tralee–Fenit Greenway
13.6 km · Tralee to FenitA coastal former railway route from Tralee towards Fenit Harbour, with views of Tralee Bay and the Slieve Mish Mountains.
Open greenway guide →Shared-route essentials
Comfortable, courteous cycling.
Plan the return
Linear routes may require rail, bus, a transfer or an out-and-back ride.
Check the surface
Choose tyres, clothing and distance for current conditions and ability.
Carry the basics
Bring water, layers, lights, a charged phone and simple repair equipment.