Passing under the horse shoe shaped arch of Richmond Bridge, in Cloondara, County Longford, the canal opens out into the magnificent cut-stone Richmond Harbour, the focal point of the village, and a wonderful place which is home to plenty of barge boats and the final lock of the canal. Many of the buildings around it were built to service trade on the canal.
Cloondara is also the point where the Royal Canal meets with the mighty Shannon, Ireland’s longest river. From this location you can also explore the Shannon Blueway.
Before setting off, the Richmond Inn is the ideal spot to enjoy a hearty lunch and the owners are more than happy to share their waterways knowledge.
Trail details
- Grade:
- Easy trail
- Format:
- Linear trail
- Length:
- 15km