Kilcock Slí na Sláinte to Trim 5.5km

The Kilcock Slí is 5.5km in length Slí na Sláinte stands for and starts at the Fairgreen, near 'path to health'. Developed by the the entrance to the Railway Station Irish Heart Foundation, it's the new car park. outgoing way to make walking for leisure and good health even Kilcock Slí Before starting the walk, take time more enjoyable. to notice Market Cross, base dated 5.5km 1640 and the remains of the Military Barracks. Already, it's capturing the attention of the young and old, not only in Commons Railway Walking through the car park and Gate to West 500 Station along Connaught Street you will Ireland but in Europe and other Reservoir mtrs Branganstown parts of the world too! House pass the GAA Pavilion and further And no wonder, because it's a fun on, the remains of the gate pillars healthy way for of Branganstown House. Following Market the route, cross the flyover and the average adult Cross Duncreevan to Maynooth turn right. At the next Km mark, to accumulate Roya notice a cul de sac on the left, the recommended Commons to Clane lC which leads to a Mass Rock dating 30 minutes of South a from Penal Times. Naas na physical activity, Branganstown lW on most, preferably ay Continuing along the route you will all days of the catch a glimpse of Courtown Stud farm and Courtown House (once week. Courtown Gragadder the residence of Film Director John Courtown House Little Houston, and visited by many Marked by bright Courtown Great stars, such as Gregory Peck,) and colourful signposts which are not Mass further along on the right is Rock numbered and are situated at 1 km Pinewood Cottage built in 1896. intervals, you'll find Slí na Sláinte M4 to Dublin walk routes all over Ireland. At the next junction, turn right, immediately left, then right again Roestown to cross the motorway once more. Simply follow the Km signs, set Clonsast Laragh Follow the route past Bawnogue your pace to suit your enjoyment with its all weather running track. and you'll quickly feel better and 5.5km Slí At the roundabout, bear left onto get fitter. You will also experience 2km Canal Bank Walk Courtown Road passing the old a great sense of achievement. School House and the Courthouse. This will bring you back to the Canal Bank Alternative Slí 2km Fairgreen, having successfully com- pleted your 5.5km walk. The Canal Bank alternative Sli is 2km in length and begins at Shaw Bridge. From the banks of the canal there is a good view of St.Coca’s Church built in 1867 as well as the Presentation Convent circa 1880. The ZED chewing gum factory also comes into view. The route follows the bank for 1km to Allen Bridge and returns back to the starting point after a pleasant waterside ramble.

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