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Athlone Walks - River Walk

1.86 miles (3 km)

Open Streetmap This town in central Ireland includes an historic castle, pretty local parks and nice walks along the River Shannon.
This walk in the town takes you along the River Shannon to visit Burgess Park on the eastern side of the river.
You can start the walk from the medieval castle where there are some fine views over the town from the battlements. You can then cross the Shannon Road Bridge where there are lovely views along the river.
On the other side head south and the riverside path will take you to Burgess Park. The park is a fine place for a stroll with good surfaced paths taking you to a memorial garden, playground, and recreational areas.
To continue your walking around Athlone head north to pick up the Lough Ree Park Walking Trail. There's some lovely views across the expansive lough from this pretty waterside park.

Athlone Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Athlone - Mullingar Greenway starts in the town. The shared cycling and walking trail will take you along the old railway line to Mullingar via Moate.

Photos

Main Street, Athlone - geograph-3758239-by-P-L-Chadwick

Main Street, Athlone, County Westmeath.

The Shannon in Athlone - geograph.org.uk - 5345508

The Shannon in Athlone. Ireland's longest River.

Athlone - Main St as seen from Athlone Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4636249

Athlone

Athlone, castle and river Shannon - geograph.org.uk - 3361380

Athlone, castle and river Shannon

River Shannon, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland - geograph.org.uk - 345361

River Shannon. Roscommon is on the left bank, Westmeath on the right. St Peter and Pauls Cathedral can be seen in the distance.

BurgessPark

Burgess Park

St Peter's and St Paul's Chapel, Athlone - geograph.org.uk - 629404

St Peter's and St Paul's Chapel, Athlone

Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, March 2012 (03)

Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone

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