Royal Canal Way
The Royal Canal Way is a 79-kilometre (49-mile) long-distance trail that follows the towpath of the canal from Ashtown, Dublin to Abbeyshrule, County Longford. It is typically completed in three days. It is designated as a National Waymarked Trail by the National Trails Office of the Irish Sports Council and is managed by Waterways Ireland. The Royal Canal Way connects with the Westmeath Way west of Mullingar.
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