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Tullamore Canal Walk

20.2 miles (32.5 km)

Open Streetmap This walk follows the Grand Canal from Tullamore to Edenderry in County Offaly.
The route heads east from Tullamore passing the town of Daingean before coming to Edenderry. Here you can enjoy a walk along the Edenderry Branch of the canal before finishing in the town.
Along the way you will pass pretty canal locks and old bridges while enjoying some fine views of the Offaly countryside.
To continue your walking around Tullamore head north to visit the ancient Durrow Abbey. The interesting medieval site includes several notable ancient features, a picturesque walled garden and some peaceful woodland trails.

Tullamore Canal Walk Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Clara Bog Boardwalk is a great place to extend your walking in the area. The route offers an easy and fascinating walk through one of the best-preserved raised bogs in Western Europe.

Photos

Grand Canal, Tullamore - geograph.org.uk - 753743

Grand Canal, Tullamore

Ballycommon Bridge on the Grand Canal in Co. Offaly - geograph.org.uk - 3049171

Ballycommon Bridge on the Grand Canal in Co. Offaly

Bridge over the Grand Canal, Daingean, Co. Offally - geograph.org.uk - 1388037

Bridge over the Grand Canal, Daingean, Co. Offally

Bord na Mona Lifting Bridge on the Grand Canal, Coole, Co. Offaly - geograph.org.uk - 2522173

Bord na Mona Lifting Bridge on the Grand Canal, Coole, Co. Offaly

Killane bridge on the Grand canal - panoramio

Killane bridge on the Grand canal

County Offaly - Edenderry Grand Canal Dock - 20190827140959

County Offaly

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