Monaghan Greenway
Greenway · Monaghan
Monaghan Greenway is a 4.5 km easy waymarked linear route in Monaghan, starting near Monaghan Town.
Grades by activity
Getting there
Starts at Coolshannagh Roundabout, near Monaghan Town.
Finishes at R189/ N54 junction.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 54.25911, -6.95459
- Irish Grid reference
- H 681 351
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 28A
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
Public transport
Bus Eireann and McConnons buses
Before you arrive
This trail is wheelchair accessible. There are some road crossings and sections adjacent to traffic therefore it is strongly advised that children are accompanied by an adult on these.
About the trail
This charming greenway follows the route of the former Ulster Canal towpath in Monaghan Town's urban and rural landscapes and is generally flat with some gentle slopes, passing heritage structures along the waterway and quaint reminders of times past, including 3 bridges, a canal house and 2 locks.
Before you go
** Children should be supervised on this route as there are canal banks and road crossings**
- Waymarking
- surface waymarking - white painted arrows
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Monaghan County Council Greenways
Monaghan County Council
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Raon Rothar don Chlann - Family Cycle Trail 4.3 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Conair na Coille Fiáine - Wild Woodland Trail 4.4 km away · 1.7 km trail
- Conair na Lochanna Airgid - Silver Lakes Trail 4.4 km away · 3.5 km trail
- Conair an Chaisleáin Chaillte - Lost Castle Trail 4.5 km away · 2.6 km trail
- Deerpark Loop 17 km away · 5.5 km trail
- Fairfield Loop 17 km away · 2.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Monaghan Greenway?
4.5 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 33 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 45 mins.
How hard is the Monaghan Greenway?
It is graded Easy for both walking and cycling. Grades are set by Sport Ireland against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Monaghan Greenway start?
Starts at Coolshannagh Roundabout, near Monaghan Town. The trailhead is at 54.25911, -6.95459 (Irish Grid H 681 351).
Can you bring a dog on the Monaghan Greenway?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Can you get to the Monaghan Greenway without a car?
Bus Eireann and McConnons buses.
Who manages the Monaghan Greenway?
Monaghan County Council Greenways. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.