Longford CP is a region in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, characterized by its diverse natural features that support a range of outdoor activities. The landscape includes significant waterways such as the River Shannon, Lough Ree, and the Royal Canal, alongside mixed woodlands, boglands, and gentle, open countryside. These geographical elements provide varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Longford CP offers a variety of outdoor activities…
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72
hikers
9.40km
02:33
140m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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124
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
10.1km
02:33
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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107
riders
58.1km
02:31
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

29
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36.2km
01:40
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
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39.1km
01:41
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
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60.1km
02:52
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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81
riders
65.8km
04:08
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.4km
00:58
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
29.3km
02:01
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
34.1km
02:29
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
riders
59.6km
03:39
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
29.8km
01:51
240m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
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36.2km
02:14
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
27.3km
01:37
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
runners
6.77km
00:45
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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7.27km
00:48
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.24km
00:39
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
9.92km
01:02
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
36.4km
02:03
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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14.1km
00:47
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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18.9km
00:57
70m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
41.3km
02:40
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Longford CP offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as waterways, woodlands, and open countryside suitable for these pursuits.
Longford CP is characterized by its diverse natural features, including the River Shannon, Lough Ree, and the Royal Canal. It also features mixed woodlands, boglands, and gentle, open countryside, providing varied terrain for outdoor activities.
Longford CP offers dedicated trails for hiking, including options suitable for different fitness levels. Information on these routes can be found in the Hiking around Longford CP guide and the Easy hikes around Longford CP guide. Notable trails include Derrycassin Woodland Trail and Edenmore Bog Walk.
Yes, Longford CP provides numerous road cycling routes on quiet country lanes with moderate elevation gains. These routes connect villages and offer views of the rural scenery. Detailed information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Longford CP guide.
Longford CP offers off-road cycling adventures, such as the Ballymahon forest trail, which covers approximately 17 miles (28 km) of forestry and trails. More information on mountain biking can be found in the MTB Trails around Longford CP guide.
Touring cycling is a popular activity in Longford CP, with routes often following the Royal Canal Greenway or offering views of Lough Ree. The Cycling around Longford CP guide provides details on these routes.
Yes, Longford CP offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, including easy loops. The Royal Canal Greenway is suitable for walkers and cyclists, and Derrycassin Woodland Trail has both short (0.75 miles / 1.25 km) and longer (2.2 miles / 3.5 km) options. The Easy hikes around Longford CP guide can assist in finding suitable routes.
Key natural attractions include the River Shannon, Lough Ree, and the Royal Canal, which provide picturesque routes. Woodlands like Ballymahon Forest and Derrycassin Woodland offer nature trails. Corn Hill provides expansive views of the surrounding area.
Routes in Longford CP have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 1,800 individual ratings from over 25,000 visitors.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Longford CP, covering various activities. These include guides for Hiking, Cycling, MTB Trails, Easy hikes, Road Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
There are 7 routes currently available in Longford CP on komoot. These routes cater to various sports, including hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking.
Routes in Longford CP often connect small villages and pass by historical landmarks. The Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, which showcases a preserved Iron Age bog road, is a notable historical highlight that can be visited on some cycling loops.
The official website for Longford CP is centerparcs.ie/discover-center-parcs/holiday-locations/longford-forest.html. This site provides information relevant to the park.

