Galway to Athlone Greenway (coming soon)

New cycling and walking route to explore South East Galway 🚴

The Athlone to Galway Greenway is a proposed long-distance walking and cycling trail in Ireland. The route will stretch approximately 120 km (75 miles) from Athlone in County Westmeath to Galway City in County Galway. The greenway will follow the route of the former Midland Great Western Railway, which was closed in the 1960s. The trail will pass through picturesque countryside, historic towns, and villages of Galway, and will provide an alternative transportation option for locals and tourists alike. The project is still in the planning phase and the completion date is not yet known.

Expected Galway to Athlone Greenway route

With the completion of the Galway to Athlone Cycleway, cycling enthusiasts and pedestrians will have an almost 270-kilometer stretch between Galway and Dublin to enjoy free of cars.

Discover beautiful historic Galway villages

The Athlone to Galway route corridor travels from east to south Galway, passing through Meelick, Portumna, Gort, Kinvara, and Oranmore before arriving in Galway city. It extends westward from Athlone to Shannonbridge, where there will be a connection with Ballinasloe.

Updated Mar 2023: Further updates will be posted as the project advances.