Pedal your way through the heart of Ireland on the delightful Old Rail Trail Greenway, County Westmeath, beginning in the heart of Athlone at the River Shannon Marina through to Mullingar where it links with the Royal Canal Greenway. Alive with wildlife, the gentle whirring of your bike is accompanied by gentle birdsong all along the way.

Visitors to Tullynally Castle Gardens, in Castlepollard, County Westmeath, can roam 26 acres of parkland and discover herbaceous gardens, wild woodland trails, serene lakes and hidden follies.

Viking Tours in Athlone, County Westmeath runs two main sailing routes down the River Shannon to Lough Ree and Clonmacnoise. The ship departs from the quayside of Athlone Castle.

Mullingar Bike Hire in Mullingar, County Westmeath, has bicycles and accessories to suit all ages and fitness levels. Take a leisurely cycle along the traffic free Royal Canal Greenway to Enfield or Longford. Cycle the Old Rail Trail Greenway to Athlone, or take the beautiful lake cycle to Lough Owel.

Andean Alpacas is one of Ireland's largest Alpaca farms based in County Westmeath in the heart of the midlands. Meet and greet the alpacas, or avail of a 2 hour trekking experience.

The busy market town of Mullingar, County Westmeath, in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East and only 79km from Dublin City, is the ideal location to base yourself for a day or weekend exploring the Royal Canal Greenway.