Barrow Way

72.1 miles (116 km)

The Barrow Way runs from Robertstown, County Kildare to St Mullin's, County Carlow. The long distance trail covers around 100 kilometres (62 miles), following the River Barrow and the Grand Canal.
On the way you'll pass Rathangan, Monasterevin, Athy, Carlow, Leighlinbridge, Muine Bheag, Goresbridge, Borris and Graiguenamanagh Some of the sections are also suitable for cyclists.
The section between Graiguenamanagh and St Mullins is particularly lovely with views of the Barrow Navigation canal and its pretty locks.... See the Graiguenamanagh to St Mullins Walk page for more details on this section.
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2021-05-10 Clashganny Lock
Clashganny Lock with Lock Keeper's House and Barrow Way as seen from the Clashganny Loop Walk
Barrow Towpath - geograph.org.uk - 1201066
Barrow Towpath Hikers on the towpath of the River Barrow, now a designated walking route -the 'Barrow Way'.
Duddon Iron Furnace, the barrow-way - geograph.org.uk - 88704
Duddon Iron Furnace, the barrow-way. this bridge is a reconstruction of one over which charcoal and iron ore was conveyed to the charging house, where it was tipped down into the furnace.
Ballyellen Lower Lock
Ballyellen Lower Lock

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Barrow Way.gpx