Monaghan Greenway Cycling Trail

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.

Cycling Off Road
County Monaghan
Grade Easy
Length 4.5 km
Time 25 minutes
Format Linear
Ascent 33 m
Dogs Allowed On a lead
Waymarking surface waymarking - white painted arrows
Start Point
Coolshannagh Roundabout
Finish Point
R189/ N54 junction
Nearest Town to Start Monaghan Town
Grid Ref. H 681 351 / H 655 328
Lat. and Long. 54.259112, -6.95459 / 54.241, -6.994797

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.

Trail Management

Monaghan County Council

Facilities

In Monaghan Town

** Children should be supervised on this route as there are canal banks and road crossings**

OSI Maps

OSI Maps

Discovery Series Sheet 28A
Public Transportation

Public Transportation

Bus Eireann and McConnons buses

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