The Treks

Treks provide you with the opportunity to sample a section of each one of the Ways.
They are of 4-5hr duration and travel from one trailhead to another.
With unique landscapes and views each trek is special in its own way offering the walker a
scenic view of Laois and Offaly.
Each of the four ways has their own treks which can be broken into different trails.
There are four treks that start at a one trailhead and finish at a different one.

The four treks include:

• Trek 1 - Glenbarrow to Clonaslee 
  Trek 1 - High Resolution
• Trek 2 - Clonaslee to Cadamstown
  Trek 2 - High Resolution
• Trek 3 - Cadamstown to Kinnitty
  Trek 3 - High Resolution
• Trek 4 - Kilcormac to Cadamstown
  Trek 4 - High Resolution

Grand Canal Way
The Grand Canal Way offers walkers a unique experience that includes walking along the picturesque canals in Offaly.
It is divided here into 9 sections each representing a half days walking.
The trail starts at the Lucan Road Bridge and ends at Shannon Harbour

1. Lucan Road Bridge to Sallins

2. Sallins to Robertsown

3. Robertsown to Ticknevin

4. Ticknevin to Edenderry

5. Edenderry to Daingean

6. Daingean to Tullamore

7. Tullamore to Pollagh

8. Pollagh to Armstrong Bridge

9. Armstong bridge to Shannon Habour

Slí Mor (Pilgrams Path)
The Slí Mor offers walkers a unique experience to view some of beautiful landscapes and countryside.
Walkers will be given a chance to view some unique heritage, the Esker Riada and elevated views
of bog landscapes which are rich in wild flowers and insect life.