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National Famine Way

Recreational walking route » Ireland » West Meath » Midlands East Ireland » The Municipal District of Athlone — Moate » National Famine Way

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Sports Ireland - Spórt Éireann

337 km

966 m

69h02

Hard

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Last verified: 16 July 2026

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An adventurous 165 km cross country trail that mostly follows the Royal Canal as it weaves through country lanes, villages, towns and city - can be done in sections over time or all at once - as you choose. Follow the story of Strokestown's Famine Emigrants as our interactive bronze shoe sculptures creates a thought provoking experience, on this commemorative cross country walk. The trail is topped and tailed by two iconic museums - €œThe National Famine Museum€ at Strokestown Park and €œThe Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship€ / €œ EPIC - Irish Emigration Museum€ at the Dublin end.

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