Full Day Guided Bike Tour Along the Grand Canal Greenway and Through Historic Towns and Villages

About

This is a full day guided bike tour along quiet roads, cycle paths and tow paths of the Grand Canal and the Arthur's Way.

The tour begins at Dublin's Heuston Station, from where there is a short train ride to the historic village of Sallins.

Visit the recently opened Malt to Vault Exhibition in Ardclough Village, homestead of Arthur Guinness himself, and choose to stop for refreshments or lunch Arthur's Coffee House or at a 19th century period house.

From there, pedal along the towpath passing the barge dwellings moored along the canal, before reaching the historic town of Celbridge where Arthur opened his first brewery, and hear stories of old such as Jonathan Swift and a secret affair!

Cycle through the newly upgraded greenway through the 18th Century Castletown House and Estate, where you can see the grand Palladian style house and ponder the aristocratic lifestyle of times past.

Returning towards the canal via a different route, you will enjoy a quiet, timeless country road dedicated to cycling!

Returning to Arthur's Way, you'll visit Oughterard Church and Graveyard, the resting place of Arthur and his family, before following safe and dedicated cycle paths through the historic village of Kill before returning to Sallins, and catching the train back to Dublin.

This is a full day tour jamb packed with history, fun and scenic views.

Duration

• 8 hours (approx.)

Essential Details

• Capacity: from 2 (minimum) to 8 (maximum) persons
• Availability: Weekdays from April to October
• Ability and confidence to ride a bike in a rural environment
• Must have reasonable level of fitness and be in good health
• Minimum Age 16
• Start times: 9am, 9:30am, 10am
• Private Groups
• Return train journey 30 minutes each way

Inclusions

• Private local guide
• Return train tickets
• Bikes and safety equipment (if required)
• Visit to the Malt to Vault Exhibit (subject to opening times)
• Refreshment / lunch stop at Arthur's Coffee House or Cliff at Lyons (optional extra)

Exclusions

• Food & drink

Itinerary

• Train from Heuston Station to Sallins
• Historic Town of Sallins
• Monument to the 10 kings of Leinster
• Visit to Malt to Vault Exhibit
• Coffee and snack at Arthur's Cafe, Ardclough (optional)
  OR
• Lunch at Cliff at Lyons (optional)
• The haunted 13th Lock
• Arthur's Way
• Celbridge and its Viking / Norman Origins
• Visit to Castletown House
• Arthur's Way and Sli na Dala, Ancient Road
• Oughterard Church and Graveyard, and final resting place of Arthur and his family
• Historic Town of Kill
• Return to Sallins
• Train back to Heuston Station

Rates

• From €275 (2 person group) to €425 (8 person group)

If these rates don't apply to you, do get in touch and a personalised offer can be made for you