Situated in the quiet Kildare countryside, Kilcock has become a popular access point to the Royal Canal Greenway, with free on-street parking and easy access to a range of shops, cafes and supermarkets within metres of the canal. Enjoy the grassy slopes surrounding the harbour with a picnic on one of the park benches.

Leaving 15th Lock the canal and the road come together again as they approach Kilcock, here it opens out into a fine harbour. Shaw’s Bridge and 16th Lock (double) are immediately above the harbour. Then, skirting the town which is almost hidden from view by trees, the canal passes through a most attractive stretch to Allen Bridge, known ...

Cross historic bridges, many of which are over 200 years old. Spot herons, swans, otters, badgers and foxes among the peaceful waters and colourful hedgerows. Swap stories of the canal’s enduring superstitions, like the spooky 13th Lock that boatmen avoided at night. Or enjoy a spot of angling in waters busy with roach, pike, tench and bream.

Running along the towpath of the 200-year old Royal Canal, this track offers a wide range of attractions and sites for explorers. From the starting point Maynooth to Cloondara in Longford County, this greenway offers a perfect feast to your senses. You may need four to five days to complete the entire route.

The canal and its towpath is 145 km long, and runs from the River Liffey in Dublin to Cloondara on the Shannon, with an 8 km branch line into the town of Longford. Along the length of the canal there are 46 sets of locks (including the sea lock in Dublin). The first 26 raises the waterway to a height of 94m at its summit near Mullingar.

2020年6月26日 · At the end of Kilcock Harbour is the upgraded Shaw’s Bridge and the double-chambered 16th Lock. Shaw’s Bridge with the 16th Lock behind it and goals from the Canoe Polo Club in the foreground. In total it is just under 6 kilometres …

2011年11月1日 · The Royal canal is well-known to north Kildare dwellers with the road linking Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock running parallel to the channel for long stretches. The Royal is a constant companion to commuters on the Kilcock to Connolly railway line with the tracks running on the south bank of the canal.

Enjoy this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Kilcock, County Kildare. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Guide to a walk along the Royal canal from Leixlip to Kilcock via Maynooth with links to walks by other Irish waterways including the Shannon Erne and Barrow and Ireland's other canals

Situated in the quiet Kildare countryside, Kilcock is a popular access point to the Royal Canal Greenway, with free on-street parking and easy access to a range of shops, cafes and supermarkets within metres of the canal.