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

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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.