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The Offaly Way
St Manchan\'s Estate, Derrynagun, Ballycumber, Co. Offaly
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The Offaly Way is a linear route of some 38km linking the Slieve Bloom Way (at Cadamstown) to the Sli Mor (at Lemanaghan). En route, the route crosses the Grand Canal Way. It includes sections of riverbank, stretches of bogland, green mass paths and quiet country roadways. Although the highest point is only 120m, much of the Way commands wide views over a comparatively flat landscape. It follows a mix of forest track, riverbank, bog roadway and minor road. As the route is mainly flat, it is easy to moderate in difficulty and suitable for people of average levels of fitness or higher. A number of shorter looped walks (ranging from 1hr to 4hrs) start and finish at each of the trailheads and are more suitable for the occasional walker.Directions to the Offaly Way TrailheadsThe Offaly Way is best accessed at one of five key trailheads, which provide information map boards and car parking. These are located reasonably close to other services and facilities, such as shops, accommodation, restaurants and public transport. The trailheads are located as follows: Trailhead 1 – Cadamstown Village CarparkThe trailhead is located at the car park in Cadamstown village, on the R421 between the towns of Mountmellick and Birr. Trailhead 2 – Kilcormac Riverside ParkKilcormac Riverside Park is located just outside the town of Kilcormac, which is located on the N52 between Tullamore and Birr. Trailhead 3 – Lough Boora ParklandsStarting in the the town of Kilcormac, which is located on the N52 between Tullamore and Birr, this trailhead is located approximately 5km to the north in the direction of Leabeg. Trailhead 4 – Turraun WetlandsIn the village of Leabeg, on the R357, turn right, following the sign for the Offaly Way. The trailhead is approximately 4km from here. Trailhead 5 – LemanaghanThe trailhead is located on the R436, between the towns of Clara and Ferbane.
