Trail Accessibility
The National Famine Way is not a difficult trail and is a relatively accessible trail for people of all ages.
It is suitable for walkers of all levels, taken in manageable blocks.
There are no steep slopes or hills.
Walking and cycling
- The terrain from Strokestown to Clondra is country roadways.
- From Clondra to Maynooth there are pathways suitable for walking and cycling.
- From Maynooth to Dublin the terrain varies.
- Deep Sinking – Clonsilla – Castleknock is NOT bicycle friendly. Please see Clonsilla – Castleknock Bicycle Diversion Map here.
- Walkers need to take care on this section as it is unpaved and the banks are steep.
Wheelchairs
Many sections of the National Famine Way are wheelchair-accessible, particularly near towns and villages. However, some rural stretches have uneven ground or narrow gates, – many of which can be opened – so accessibility varies.
- Deep Sinking – Clonsilla – Castleknock is NOT Wheelchair friendly
- Stretches from Maynooth – Clonsilla are being upgraded and only some parts are Wheelchair friendly.
- Please Note: There is an occasional bridge along the Trail that is a little tricky and there are slight inclines on approach and declines on opposite side.
Buggies
Much of the trail is also buggy friendly.
- From Strokestown to Maynooth is totally buggy friendly.
- There is currently ongoing works on stretches from Maynooth – Clonsilla so it is partially buggy friendly.
- Deep Sinking – Clonsilla – Castleknock is NOT buggy or bicycle friendly. Please see Clonsilla – Castleknock Bicycle Diversion Map here.
- Castleknock to Trail End is again all buggy friendly
Please Note: There is an occasional bridge along the Trail that is a little tricky.
