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One of the most frequent questions when people are getting ready to set off on their holiday is \u201cshould we bring our bikes\u201d.\u00a0 Of course you should!\u00a0 Ireland has fantastic family friendly cycle paths and greenways which make for unforgettable holidays. Alongside these routes, there are some exciting variations that experienced cyclists can add on to the cycle, while the rest of the family enjoys activities in the area.\u00a0 Ireland\u2019s Greenways and trails are a great way to see some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the country while enjoying the great outdoors.<\/p>\n
Greenways<\/strong> in Ireland are predominantly traffic free paths.\u00a0 They are ideally suited for use by pedestrians, cyclists, families with buggies as well as wheelchair users.\u00a0 They are ideal for cyclists, and in particular cyclists with limited experience and children.\u00a0 You can cycle on these dedicated routes without the having to deal with cars, buses, vans, etc. which make them very safe for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n There are a number of looped routes as well as mountain trails throughout Ireland and for the experienced cyclist there are on-road routes which brings you through some of the most scenic and magnificent areas of the country.<\/p>\n Here are our favourite cycle routes for all the family to enjoy.<\/p>\n There are a number of Greenways<\/strong> in Ireland and many more due to come on over the next few years.\u00a0 Some like the Waterford Greenway<\/strong> and Great Western Greenway<\/strong> in Mayo<\/a> are already very popular and welcome thousands of visitors every year.\u00a0 The Royal Canal Greenway<\/strong> stretches from Maynooth to Longford<\/a> and travels along the Royal Canal.\u00a0 The Limerick Greenwa<\/strong>y travels throughout the Treaty County and the newest Kingdom of Kerry Greenway<\/strong> offers two beautiful routes that follow the old Limerick to Kerry railway line.\u00a0 Along all of these Greenways you will find a number of top class caravan & camping sites<\/strong><\/a> where you can pitch up for a few days, saddle up your bike and explore the cycle routes in the area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Waterford Greenway<\/strong> stretches from Waterford City Quays to Dungarvan.\u00a0 It\u2019s a shared use Greenway, which means that people are allowed to cycle, walk and run, you can even bring your dog, as long as he\/she is on a lead.\u00a0 You can access the Greenway from a number of points along the route.\u00a0 Whilst the total route is 45km long you can do as much or as little as you want.\u00a0 The section from Dungarvan to Durrow is particularly lovely and is just 10km long.\u00a0 Pitch up for a few nights at any of the sites in Waterford<\/strong><\/a> including three sites in Dungarvan close to the Greenway or at the seaside town of Tramore and cycle parts of the route over different days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Great Western Greenway<\/strong> stretches for 42km through some of Ireland\u2019s most beautiful scenery from Westport\u00a0on the mainland\u00a0all the way to Achill Island.\u00a0 Experience exceptional views of Croagh Patrick, deserted villages, national parks and\u00a0some of the most stunning coastline in the west along the route.\u00a0 You can rent a bike in the nearby towns and villages including Westport, Newport, Mulranny and Dooagh and if you want to only cycle part of the route you can arrange for a pick-up service to bring you back to Westport.\u00a0 You will travel through bogs, woodlands and active farmland, while spotting wildlife and flora. The Great Western Greenway \u201cwas voted the top three cycle trails in the world, by the New York Times\u201d so it is definitely something not to be missed.\u00a0 Pitch up for a few days at the start of the route in Westport or Castlebar or stay for a few nights on Achill Island and travel into Westport on the route.\u00a0 There are top quality caravan & camping sites through Mayo<\/strong><\/a> which give you easy access to this spectacular route.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Great Southern Greenway<\/strong> follows the old Limerick to Kerry railway line and links West Limerick\u2019s towns of Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale with some fantastic heritage sites in between.\u00a0 You can experience the Limerick Greenway in one visit or explore in shorter stages.\u00a0 Pitch up for a few nights in Limerick<\/strong><\/a> or Kerry<\/strong><\/a> and access to the Limerick Greenway for a gentle cycle along the banks of the River Deel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Carlingford Lough Greenway<\/strong> in County Louth<\/a> is perfect for novice cyclists or travelling with a young family particularly the stretch from Omeath to Carlingford only 6.2km long.\u00a0 There are\u00a0lots of different places to\u00a0join\u00a0the\u00a0Carlingford Lough Greenway and\u00a0they all have\u00a0great\u00a0views\u00a0across the lough to the\u00a0Mourne Mountains, while\u00a0Slieve\u00a0Foy towers over it on the Louth side.\u00a0 There are 5 access points between Omeath and Carlingford so you will have plenty of places to join the route.\u00a0 The \u2018Wee County\u2019<\/strong><\/a> only covers an area of just over 500km so pitch up for a few days and explore this historical and rich landscape area or pitch up in one of the great sites in Down<\/strong><\/a> and take the ferry across Carlingford.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Old Trail Rail Greenway<\/strong> is 42km and is part of the Royal Canal Greenway<\/strong>.\u00a0 This section is totally off-road and is very safe for families to enjoy.\u00a0 The trail is entirely\u00a0car-free\u00a0and mostly flat making it a leisurely cycle for bike riders of all ages. The section from Athlone to Moat is just 8km long. Set off\u00a0from Athlone and\u00a0head for\u00a0Mullingar.\u00a0 Moate, Castletown or\u00a0Ballinea are great stop-off points\u00a0for refreshments\u00a0along the trail. With lots of entry and exit points, you can hop on and off to explore the villages and attractions along the way.\u00a0 If you are spending a few days in Meath<\/strong><\/a>, Westmeath<\/strong><\/a> or Roscommon<\/strong><\/a> you will be able to access the route in a number of locations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Kingdom of Kerry Greenway<\/strong> consists of two routes that follow the old Limerick to Kerry railway line, the Tralee to Fenit route and the Listowel to Abbeyfeale route. Tralee to Fenit is a 13.6km route along the Wild Atlantic Way, starting in Tralee and finishing in the coastal village of Fenit. From Tralee, the Greenway passes The Spa, Cotters Bend and Kilfenora. From there it follows the Tralee Estuary where you can enjoy views of the Dingle Peninsula.<\/p>\n The Listowel to Abbeyfeale, in County Limerick, route is 16km long with unspoilt views of the surrounding pastureland and picturesque landscape of heather bogland, fertile valleys and rolling hills along with the lively historic market town of Listowel.\u00a0 It connects with \u2018The Limerick Greenway\u2019 at Abbeyfeale, and continues on for 40km through the three key market towns of Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, and North from Rathkeale to the townland of Ballingarrane.\u00a0 Choose one of the great caravan & camping sites in Kerry<\/strong><\/a> to pitch up for a few days and travel some or all of the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are many other options for cycling routes away from the Greenways.\u00a0 In Ireland there are 260 recreational forests nationwide, including 3,000km of way marked walking trails, 12 forest parks and six mountain bike centres.\u00a0 There are 9 forest parks in Northern Ireland.\u00a0 The parks offer a wonderful selection of facilities including children\u2019s playgrounds, picnic sites, marked walking and cycling trails alongside the beautiful scenic woodlands. They are ideal places to take the family and enjoy a safe and easy cycle through the forests.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Killykeen Forest Park in Cavan<\/strong> has a number of short cycle routes.\u00a0 Set off from the centre of Killykeen on a 32km looped route that snakes its way through a leafy landscape dotted with rippling lakes and rolling hills.\u00a0 With only 220m of climbing on the loop, the hills provide a nice variation throughout the route. Drop into\u00a0Farnham Estate, around the 20km mark and treat yourself to a delicious lunch, fuel for the remainder of the cycle.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Curragh Chase Forest Park<\/strong> is the woodland estate and lakes around the shell of the 18th century Curraghchase House, in County Limerick, home of poet Aubrey de Vere. It is now open as a state forest and park with 8km of multi-purpose way-marked trails. There are a number of looped way marked trails in the park to suit all visitors. They vary from the multi-access trails suitable for wheelchair users and family walkers and cyclists \u00a0to the longer Curragh and Glenisca trails suitable for those looking for more demanding walking and cycling.\u00a0 Pitch up for a few nights at the nearby site in Limerick<\/strong><\/a> and enjoy all that Curragh Chase has to offer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Northern Ireland there are a number of cycle routes suitable for all the family to enjoy and plenty of top quality caravan & camping parks<\/strong><\/a> to pitch up for a few days.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Davagh\u202fForest Mountain Bike Trails, County\u202fTyrone<\/a>\u202f\u2013 2km \u2013 5km <\/strong>Start off on the gentle green bike trail, then\u202ftake on\u202fthe faster blue one\u202fonce you have a\u202fbit more confidence. You also have playpark, picnic benches and pump track.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trails<\/strong>, near Fivemiletown, lie in the heart of the Clogher Valley close to the border between counties Tyrone and Fermanagh<\/a>.\u00a0 The Blue Trail – 4km is packed full of twists and turns with some exhilarating swoopy sections through the estate woodland.\u00a0 It can be taken as fast or as slow as you like and so is suited to families\/groups holding a range of abilities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Castle Archdale\u202fFamily Cycling Trail, County Fermanagh\u202f\u2013 7.5km <\/strong>Start from the marina\u202fin\u202fCastle Archdale Country Park, then follow the arrows through\u202fthe secluded forest. The Old Castle is roughly halfway. The return leg\u202fhugs the shore of Lower Lough Erne where you get panoramic\u202fviews across to Davy\u2019s Island and\u202fWhite Island. There\u2019s a caf\u00e9 and playpark in the courtyard. In summer you can take boat trips to White Island to see the world-famous carved figures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are just a few ideas for you and your family to explore throughout Ireland. So whether you are planning a few days away or a longer break there is plenty to see and do as part of your caravan & camping holiday.<\/p>\n It is time to get planning and booking for your next trip away.\u00a0 Camping Ireland<\/strong><\/a> has so much information to help you plan your caravan & camping trip away.\u00a0 Our website is very user-friendly and has a number of great features which makes it very easy to navigate.\u00a0 One of the new features is that you can now add filters to your selection.\u00a0 This will allow you to get information on parks that are specific to your needs.<\/p>\n You can now filter for sites as follows:<\/p>\n Camping type<\/strong> \u2013 camping, glamping, mobile home hire, etc.<\/p>\n Holiday type<\/strong> \u2013 Forest locations, beach holiday, countryside, family-friendly, dog friendly, etc.<\/p>\n Facilities \u2013 <\/strong>beach nearby, playground, games room, shop, etc.<\/p>\n County<\/strong><\/p>\n Region <\/strong>\u2013 Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland\u2019s Ancient East, Ireland\u2019s Hidden Heartlands, Dublin<\/a> or Northern Ireland<\/p>\n Also, many sites are now offering online booking which will help you secure your pitch at the click of a button.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.campingireland.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Waterford-Greenway-Co-Waterford_master-300x176.jpg\")
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