Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone
Greenway · Westmeath
Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone is a 43 km easy waymarked linear route in Westmeath, starting near Mullingar- Athlone.
Grades by activity
Getting there
Starts at Mullingar - Athlone, near Mullingar- Athlone.
Finishes at Mullingar - Athlone.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.5175, -7.36762
- Irish Grid reference
- N 423 521
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 41, 47 and 48
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 and train to Mullingar and Athlone
About the trail
The Old Rail Trail is a rural route through the heart of the Irish midlands connecting the bustling town of Athlone with the market town of Mullingar passing through the town of Moate. The route is 40km along a converted stretch of the former Midlands Great Western Railway and passes through rich fertile farmland away from the hustle of towns.
Before you go
For Further information on the Mullingar - Athlone - Old Rail Trail Greenway, visit, www.westmeathcoco.ie/
- Waymarking
- White signs with blue text
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Westmeath County Council Greenway
Westmeath County Council 044 9332000
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Mullingar Cycle Hub Loop 2 1.5 km away · 47.6 km trail
- Mullingar Cycle Hub Loop 3 1.5 km away · 38.4 km trail
- Mullingar Cycle Hub Loop 1 2.0 km away · 28.5 km trail
- Cloncrow Bog and Village Trail 15 km away · 2.8 km trail
- Westmeath Way 19 km away · 28.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone?
43 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 30 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 8 hours.
How hard is the Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone?
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 Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone start?
Starts at Mullingar - Athlone, near Mullingar- Athlone. The trailhead is at 53.5175, -7.36762 (Irish Grid N 423 521).
Can you bring a dog on the Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone?
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 Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone without a car?
Bus and train to Mullingar and Athlone.
Who manages the Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone?
Westmeath County Council Greenway. 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.