Coolnahay Harbour (A) BLUEWAY 3 Harbour (T) Mullingar

Paddling Trail

2 PADDLING ADVICE Ballinea Slip (A)

Centred around the bustling town of In the unlikely event of an emergency Mullingar, the Royal Canal Blueway is a dial 999 or 112 to contact emergency 23km paddling trail consisting of two services. Use VHF channel 16 to contact individual trails varying in distance. the coast guard. Starting at Mullingar Harbour the McNead’s Bridge (A) 4 Blueway spans 12km east to McNeads LEAVE NO TRACE Bridge (beside Mary Lynch’s pub) or Take only pictures, leave only ripples. Mary 11km west to Coolnahay Harbour. www.leavenotraceireland.org Lynch’s Pub

The Royal Canal Blueway forms part of INVASIVE SPECIES the wider Blueway network of Help stop the spread of invasive species multi-activity recreational trails and sites – wash your boat or SUP before and after based on or closely linked with the a paddle. 1-2 Mullingar Harbour to Ballinea Slip 2-3 Ballinea Slip to Coolnahay Harbour 1-4 Mullingar Harbour to McNead’s Bridge inland waterways of . For further www.invasivespeciesireland.com information on Blueway trails visit www.bluewaysireland.org We welcome feedback about your paddling experience. Please contact us at Access and car parking at Mullingar Access and car parking at Ballinea Slip Access and car parking at Mullingar Harbour and McNead’s [email protected] Habour and Ballinea Slip. and Coolnahay Harbour. Bridge. Paddling activity is an adventure sport. Distance: 7km Distance: 4km Distance: 12km When you go paddling follow the five For further information please contact Duration: 2hr 20min Duration: 1hr 20min Duration: 4hr points below to stay safe: Waterways Ireland at Eastern Regional Office: Planning – Plan your trip well in advance Ashtowngate: +353 (0)1 868 0148 by consulting with the trail website and local providers. *Users of this trail do so at their own judgement and risk. Experience – Ensure the trail is a suitable match for your group’s experience. If you are inexperienced use a local guide. OVERVIEW MAP MAP LEGEND Conditions – Consult the weather forecast and the water level gauges in advance of your trip and only go paddling You are here Public House in favourable conditions. 20km Trail Head Put in/Take out Points

Equipment – Always wear an approved Access Point Shop buoyancy aid. Wear a helmet on Grade 2 and 3 trails. Bring extra and suitable Cafe/Restaurant Slipway clothing preferably a wetsuit – as well as Shower equipment to deal with an emergency. Camping Canoe Steps Swimming Pool Emergencies – Ensure everyone in your Coolnahay to Fresh Water Telephone group can swim to the bank or shore in McNeads Section the event of a capsize. Be ready and Historical Building/Ruins Toilets equipped to help one another if someone should get in trouble. Hotel Wheelchair Accessible

Info Tennis For more information and safety tips, visit Jetty Parking www.bluewaysireland.org