Blessington Greenway
Blessington Greenway
The Blessington Greenway is 6.5km and runs from the Avon Ri Activity centre to Russborough House.
The Blessington Greenway is 6.5km and runs from the Avon Ri Activity centre to Russborough House.
It starts at Blessington and leads south through the forest and woodlands taking in some spectacular scenery adjacent to the shoreline of Pollaphuca Reservoir, more commonly referred to as Blessington Lakes.
It starts at Blessington and leads south through the forest and woodlands taking in some spectacular scenery adjacent to the shoreline of Pollaphuca Reservoir, more commonly referred to as Blessington Lakes.
The Greenway commences at Avon Ri Activity center at the southern end of the town and weaves its way along the lake shores, crosses an ancient medieval Ringfort, uses the footpath along part of the N81 before turning back into the forest at Burgage Moyle Lane. It then crosses the Valleymount Road (R758) and makes its way to Russellstown Bay adjacent to Russborough House.
The Greenway commences at Avon Ri Activity center at the southern end of the town and weaves its way along the lake shores, crosses an ancient medieval Ringfort, uses the footpath along part of the N81 before turning back into the forest at Burgage Moyle Lane. It then crosses the Valleymount Road (R758) and makes its way to Russellstown Bay adjacent to Russborough House.
Trail Grade: Class 2; Easy: ‘’Generally flat trail with a smooth surface and some gentle slopes or shallow steps. Suitable for family groups. Normal outdoor footwear can be worn.’’
Trail Grade: Class 2; Easy: ‘’Generally flat trail with a smooth surface and some gentle slopes or shallow steps. Suitable for family groups. Normal outdoor footwear can be worn.’’
The Castle
The Castle is thought to have built around Norman times adjacent to an ecclesiastical site and old mill. The Cross is on the site of the old graveyard. before the flooding of the valley, bodies were exhumed and brought to the new cemetery at Burgage, across the road from the Avon Ri entrance.
The Castle is thought to have built around Norman times adjacent to an ecclesiastical site and old mill. The Cross is on the site of the old graveyard. before the flooding of the valley, bodies were exhumed and brought to the new cemetery at Burgage, across the road from the Avon Ri entrance.
Distance: 6.5 km which can be walked in an estimated time of 1 hour by average users.
Distance: 6.5 km which can be walked in an estimated time of 1 hour by average users.
Terrain underfoot: Loose unbound surface on forest roads, tarmacadam footpath, and boardwalk (cyclists must dismount and walk on boardwalk)
Terrain underfoot: Loose unbound surface on forest roads, tarmacadam footpath, and boardwalk (cyclists must dismount and walk on boardwalk)
Russborough House & Parklands
Russborough House & Parklands
Russborough House & Parklands
Russborough House & Parklands
- 18th Century Palladian Mansion
- Guided House Tours
- 3D Exhibition
- Woodland and Parkland Walks
- Childrens’ Playground
- Tea Rooms
- Artisans Studios
This greenway is work in progress as it recently secured over €5 million in funding.
- 18th Century Palladian Mansion
- Guided House Tours
- 3D Exhibition
- Woodland and Parkland Walks
- Childrens’ Playground
- Tea Rooms
- Artisans Studios
This greenway is work in progress as it recently secured over €5 million in funding.
Phase 1 linked Blessington to Russborough House and was opened by Leo Varadkar in 2014. Hopfully work will start in 2021 to complete the project, when finished this will give us 42.4 km of a walking and cycling route around the lakes.
Phase 1 linked Blessington to Russborough House and was opened by Leo Varadkar in 2014. Hopfully work will start in 2021 to complete the project, when finished this will give us 42.4 km of a walking and cycling route around the lakes.
The Royal Canal Greenway
The Royal Canal Greenway
