The canal path narrows here and as it is sheltered it can get quiet mucky for a few hundred metres along this stretch. First lesson learned – make a check list and check it before leaving. The 13th Lock lies close to a cemetery just below it on the south leading to the suggestion that the 13th Lock is haunted. OpenStreetMaps.Org has the Grand Canal Way fully marked so I had that ready just in case the sign posts weren’t up to the task. I wasn’t especially hungry when I reached Hazelhatch, the frequent blackberry snacks blunting my appetite, but lunch is a good excuse to stop and rest for a few minutes. The majority of it is fine for walking and cycling with a hybrid or a mountain bike but a few small sections tend to remain muddy throughout the year. Waterways Ireland have done a very good job with the signage on all sections between here (Celbridge) and the start of the canals but I was heading out into new terrain this time. Grand Canal Walk, Kildare, Ireland. In the end enough of the tech survived but it was a close run thing. You can see in the first picture though that I was rapidly gaining on the barge that had recently cleared the 14th lock and left the upper gates open. Ends Word Count 133. A nice discovery in the heart of Sallins. The 13km section of the Royal Canal between Hazelhatch and Sallins is a very accessible and enjoyable stretch for walkers, runners and cyclists alike. As with Sallins, the next section of the canal, Hazelhatch is long associated with a community of house boats and a great number are usually to be found along the banks here. Apart from the St Joseph’s Lilly and one very domesticated Iris I didn’t notice any significant intrusion of domesticated plants. Hazelhatch is an area on the border between South County Dublin and Dublin in Ireland. So how much does a MAC address tell about you? The grassy towpaths guide visitors past beautiful flora and fauna and the enchanting Lyons Estate. The mill was later run by the Shackleton family, related to Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton until it burned down in 1903. Grand Canal Basin to City West. Sallins Railway Bridge is a few hundred meters along and looms over the path as it cuts into a fairly shaded and wooded section. Like Hazelhatch, Sallins is the home to a good many boats and you can even see plenty of post boxes for each of the live aboard’s along the jetty on the east side of Sallins Bridge. The paths are still a work in progress at some parts, but more of that to come. Drink beer. Tourism Walks featured in Ireland. Since my plan will involve staying in B&B’s and the like I’m not going to be packing much more on the real trip so this was intended to see how it all came together. It now connects Dublin and the Shannon and is purely a recreational facility nowadays. [This is part 1 of 2, Hazelhatch to Sallins because it just got too long. I have recently cycled along the canal from Adamstown to just past the Lyons estate and from Sallins to Robertstown. I have never found out for certain to which one Arthur Griffith’s poem refers. www.irishtimes.com. This was quite muddy and is one of the few places along the route where you definitely need boots, or good waterproof shoes at least. Lenny Antonelli walks a quiet section of the Grand Canal in Kildare . This was also where I came across the first evidence of fauna – some predator had eggs for breakfast. A walk back up the hill towards the castle ruin which is surrounded by a public park will give a parting vista over the Bog of Allen and the canal route you have just walked. For those who don’t fancy the walk back to Hazelhatch, Sallins Railway Station is only a 3 minute walk off the canal. There’s a fair amount of canal engineering here too. At Ardclough, the route finally turns for Oughterard which offers spectacular views over Kildare, Dublin and the Province of Leinster. ( Log Out /  This is a 17.2 km walk to Sallins, not counting the short distances from the canal way to the train stations.) This is all fully paved and very accessible. The 14th Lock follows shortly after passing under Devonshire Bridge. Route 4: Naas Branch - Sallins to Leinster Aqueduct, Naas: 3.5 miles, 5.5 km Thanks Gerry. At this stage I realised I’d forgotten my headphones and USB battery power bank. McEvoys pub is also located beside the bridge and is a good place to have a pint to close out an evening or as a place to stop as you pass by on a longer trek. We continue along the narrow road on the south bank for another 2.5km when we reach Ponsonby Bridge. The weather forecast was 50:50 – it was going to be warm enough and windless but there was a good chance of showers with some being described as “thundery”. The live-aboard barges before Sallins had smoke coming out of their chimneys, and the Canal Walk Café on the quay was open. I believe this is the colour they call “Duck Egg Blue”, it comes across pretty well here but there is a bit of s glow to them that a photograph just doesn’t capture fully. 2km from the lock we are greeted by the Railway Bridge that passes over the canal bringing trains into Sallins from Dublin. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. There are far too many plants to post individually but it was a glorious day to photograph the various plants. I reckon it would even be OK for wheelchairs to be honest. As you cross Sallins Bridge the Grand Canal Way is marked and you are told to change over to the northern bank. The section from ardclough bridge to baronrath bridge is public road but with very low traffic levels. I think I got a pretty good spread of the various plants but I was moving too fast to catch many creatures, I did get some which you will see later but only a handful. There’s a great piece of  canal engineering here called The Three Aqueducts where the canal is carried over the Painestown river. There’s a pretty decent selection of pubs and cafes here if you are walking along and the train station makes this a great end point for anyone walking out on a short day hike from Lucan or Celbridge as there are regular trains back to Hazelhatch, Adamstown and Heuston Station from here. I was also surprised by the absence of Fuschia. ]. As you pass along beside Killen Golf course you quickly come to the 15th Lock, which has a very large mooring basin that’s not obvious in these pictures. Part of the Cliff at Lyons, it is an ideal place to stop for a snack or take away cake and coffee. This is lovely part of the canal, with a few very nice houses on both sides. It can easily reached by taking the short train journey to Hazelhatch Railway Station from Heuston Station in Dublin and then it is possible to get the train back to either Hazelhatch or Heuston from Sallins, both stations only a few minutes walk off the canal. Walking on the Grand Canal: Sallins to Robertstown, Walking on the Grand Canal: Naas Harbour to Corbally Harbour, A Guide to Staying on the Right Side of the Grand Canal: Grand Canal Dock to Edenderry, A Guide to Staying on the Right Side of the Grand Canal: Edenderry Branch to Tullamore. After a few hundred meters you come across Old Ardclough, with the beautiful old Schoolhouse perched right on the canal bank. The bridge also marks the start of the boundary wall of the Lyons Estate in the area of Lyons Hill which runs alongside the canal for several kilometres. The walk from Lucan (12th Lock Bridge) to Hazelhatch is the first part of the 117km long Grand Canal walk which can be completed in 5 days. ( Log Out /  All 145 km of towpath is ideal for walking. then departs the Liffey Valley to join the Grand Canal at Hazelhatch. There are 3 ways to get from Hazelhatch and Celbridge Station to Sallins by train, taxi or car. Ironman VR7 Completed with a 5k run, 90k cycle and Half Marathon out past Ladychapel. The only proviso is I wouldn't do it on a road bike, I used a hybrid. Leaving Dublin, it is noticeable that the Grand Canal follows very long straight lines south west. I only met one car on it this time and this hardly counts as a public road, unlike some I met later. It’s a very short walk to the 13th Lock, Lyons Estate and the award winning La Serre Restaurant. I had planned to stop here for lunch but I’d made good time and since it was only 11:30 at this point I decided to continue on the the west. Hazelhatch is about 2km up the road from my house so I got onto the Grand Canal at just after 9:00AM. If you are approaching from the west you might miss the sign as people seem to park around it but the northern tow path runs out fairly rapidly so you wouldn’t end up back tracking too much if you did take the wrong route. The Broadstone Line of the Royal Canal. The route follows the southern side of the canal from here to Henry Bridge at Ardclough. Above the 13th Lock lies the Lock Yard including the Pantry. It is a further 2.5km to Devonshire Bridge. When we emerge on the other side of the bridge we have lost the smooth path and road we have enjoyed from Hazelhatch to this point and enter a more grassy section. Most of it has been restored at this point and the canal itself is in great condition. I earned my breakfast roll. Ardclough is immediately off to the right over Henry Bridge, the GAA pitch is just behind the northern canal bank. A small shop is located just north of the bridge past Ardclough GAA club for anyone looking for supplies and the burial place of Arthur Guinness can be visited by travelling south of the bridge for a few minutes. Someone had obviously just used the lock as it was pristinely clear, something that you don’t see in summer time with all the pollen/dust and seeds blowing about. Distance: 12.6km. Good boots, some emergency medical supplies ( just in case of blisters! Hazelhatch Station 2. From the lock 12th, it is only 5km to Hazelhatch but you can start from wherever you want in Dublin or continue to Sallins which is an extra 12km after Hazelhatch. Hazelhatch Bridge Luckily for me Eddie’s place is right beside the canal and has a healthy stock of beer. The Grand Canal Walking from Sallins to Robertstown: 7.25 miles, 11km You will experience some of the most picturesque parts of The Grand Canal from Sallins to Robertstown both from an industrial heritage aspect and some of the most intriguing sections of waterway. Senior Engineer (Technical Services) Joe Mc Mahon Tel no +353 (0)48 6634 6270. Every so often there’s a “wide bit”, presumably to allow boats to turn around, or pull out of the way of other traffic. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I immediately liked the location on the Sallins canal, a lovely view of the boats on the canal makes it quite atmospheric. It was a beautiful sunny evening and there were some people out enjoying the canal. This is one of those spots where the Grand Canal Way signage is definitely the one to trust. Meeting Point: Hazelhatch Canal Bridge. The Lock Yard was originally the site of a mill which was built by Valentine Lawless, 2nd Baron Cloncurry who was noted as a canal enthusiast and also served as the Chairman of the Grand Canal Company. A second walk along the Grand Canal, with this one being between the small towns of Sallins and Hazelhatch. The proposed Grand Canal Greenway – Hazelhatch to 12th Lock will include the following features: 4.6km of shared walking and cycling Greenway along the existing northern Grand Canal towpath. This isn’t confusing heading west but if you are heading east from Ponsonby Bridge the northern path is walkable for a few hundred meters but I think you’d have to turn back. Botanical artist Lydia Shackleton, the Royal Botanical Garden Dublin’s first artist in residence lived here for several years. I was a bit confused by the odd sounds that I kept hearing as I came up to the bridge and then realised that Killeen Golf club is just over the bridge on the left. Stick to the southern path is my advice as some of the northern bank seems impassable at the Ardclough end. 11.5 km. After the Cloncurry title became extinct in 1929 the Lyons Estate fell into disrepair and was bought and restored by Ryanair founder Tony Ryan from the mid 1990’s on. But leaving Sallins so late forced me to reduce my planned mileage for the day. I was really surprised by the number of yellow Irises but otherwise the canal side plays host to almost all of the plants that I remember from my childhood growing up in west Waterford, just missing a few of the things that need a bit more salty air. The canal path from Hazelhatch to Sallins is entirely traveled on the south bank of the canal and is of good surface quality for the majority of the route but it is necessary to be mindful of cars for a good part of it also. Meeting Point: Sallins Canal Bridge. perhaps that’s more of a thing further south. An often overlooked plaque to mark the completion and opening of Maynooth Harbour as it is today complete with slipway. About 1.5km west of Hazelhatch you come to Aylmer Bridge named for the Aylmer family of Donadea Demense. End of part 1 – I’ll put up part 2 later in the week. 2 Not long after passing the 15th Lock the canal takes an obvious turn to the west as it leads towards Sallins. Begin your walk on the north bank of The Grand Canal from Sallins I left home at 8:30 with an ETA of between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. I was straight into the next section of the walk which involved making a start on the Grand canal. This is the older of the two main midland canals in Ireland and was started in 1756. Not much traffic today mind you. The path stays on the southern side of the canal and again reverts to hard packed gravel and then to grass after Ponsonby Bridge. Saved by The Irish Times. Sallins Post Office, by Supervalu, The Waterways, Sallins, County Kildare 353 metres* *Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please … There are a number of aqueducts spanning the canal, the most spectacular of which is over the M50 at Blanchardstown with others over the River Blackwater, the Boyne and River Inny. The route a mix of well packed gravel and grass, very easy going. Just a little over a kilometre on from the 14th Lock we come to Henry Bridge named for a family from nearby Straffan. Change ), Exploring the Banks of Ireland's Historic Canals, on Walking on the Grand Canal: Hazelhatch to Sallins, Walking on the Grand Canal: Sallins to Robertstown, Cycling on the Old Rail Trail: Mullingar to Athlone, Walking on the Grand Canal: Naas Branch – Royal Canal Runner, A Guide to Staying on the Right Side of the Grand Canal: Grand Canal Dock to Edenderry – Royal Canal Runner, A Guide to Staying on the Right Side of the Grand Canal: Edenderry Branch to Tullamore – Royal Canal Runner, Walking on the Grand Canal: Naas Harbour to Corbally Harbour – Royal Canal Runner, Walking on the Grand Canal: Sallins to Robertstown – Royal Canal Runner. Walking along the Grand Canal – Hazelhatch to Allenwood–Part 1 [This is part 1 of 2, Hazelhatch to Sallins because it just got too long. A wet run out on the #royalcanalgreenway and the swans had no interest in posing for a photo! When passing under the bridge you can see that it has been widened on both sides for the road traffic it carries and as a result the original faces of the bridge have been lost. Hazelhatch to Ardclough is a popular walk with local residents. Path widths will vary from 2.5m to 3.5m in width. This stretch tends to be a lot quieter than the section around Hazelhatch and the Lyons Estate and offers a real rural feel even though we are still well within the commuter belt of Dublin. Sunday July 24th @ 3 pm– STAGE 3: ROBERTSTOWN TO RATHANGAN Myself, my husband and 2 friends went to this newly re-opened restaurant for an evening meal. Anyway with that out of the way on to the walk itself. Sallins is where we finish today. The banks of the canal make a big change to the road part of this trip. 1km on from Aylmer Bridge is the double chambered 13th Lock. This popular development is within walking distance of the historic village of Celbridge and the recently rejuvenated Hazelhatch train station. It's perfectly doable and very pleasant. Both Hazelhatch and Sallins also have car parks at the stations if you are travelling by car. I didn’t have to spend 15-20 minutes at each lock so I was gaining on them and would eventually pass them in Sallins. It is located about halfway between Celbridge and Newcastle. Finish: Trail ends at Sallins. Walk canals. Most of the remainder of the distance to Sallins is soft ground. Go Walk: The Grand Canal Way, Hazelhatch to Sallins, Co Kildare. There’s a complex set of feeders, into and overflow weirs out of, the canal here fed by the Morell river ( I assume but possibly one of its tributary streams) and this is all quickly followed by an amazing aqueduct over the Morell itself. The path continues on, still on the southern bank as I reached the point where the canal takes it’s first really noticeable turn to the north on the approach to Sallins. The route still follows the southern side of the canal but this is now a real public road ( the L6017) and while the traffic is light and the locals all take it very easy it’s important to remember that it is a road. There are also stories that the 13th Lock on the Royal is haunted. The 13km section of the Royal Canal between Hazelhatch and Sallins is a very accessible and enjoyable stretch for walkers, runners and cyclists alike. HAZELHATCH 1. Really enjoy your blog. Head left (south) up here to get to Kill along the R406 or take a right to the north and it will get you on to the road to Straffan and the K-Club. ★ Hazelhatch. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I have most of the kit I think I’ll need for the full trip and I was all packed and ready friday night. ( Log Out /  Hazelhatch is located just a little bit outside Celbridge on the Dublin and Kildare border and the canal can be accessed at the narrow Hazelhatch Bridge. Opening Hours: Sallins station is unmanned please use the ticket vending machines provided. … There’s a lot of work going on for the new harbour development here which should be a great resource for opening up the use of the canal once it’s complete. That is why the picture is so badly framed, I’d have to have been in the middle of the canal to get it right. It's a little rough in places, but never too bad and in some parts very smooth. Once again the first shot is looking west, second is looking back the way I just came. The first shot is looking west, second is looking back the way I just came. Free parking at McEvoys Pub Wednesday July 20th @ 11 am – STAGE 2: SALLINS TO ROBERTSTOWN Distance: approx. Sadly it was closed when I arrived, award winning food for breakfast would have been superb but then again I’d probably have skipped the rest of the day and just hung around here, it’s quite lovely. Hazelhatch - Sallins Walking trail in Riversdale, Leinster (Ireland). Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Only issue is that in opening paragraph you say this is part of Royal Canal – it is of course on the Grand. Walking the Royal Canal - Episode V - Moyvalley to Thomastown Harbour, Walking The Royal Canal - Episode VIII - Coolnahay Harbour to Abbeyshrule. The original Lock Keeper’s Cottage has been restored and extended as a private residence. […] A Guide from Hazelhatch to Sallins […], […] Walking on the Grand Canal: Hazelhatch to Sallins […], […] Walking on the Grand Canal: Hazelhatch to Sallins […]. Next up is Devonshire Bridge. The big breakfast was a chance to warm up. For further information please contact Waterways Ireland Press Office: Katrina Mc Girr Tel no +353 (0)87 991 8412. The route continues along the L6017, comfortable to walk on with plenty of verge to jump on to in case someone does come driving along a bit too fast. Henry Bridge is located in the village of Ardclough, resting place of Arthur Guinness. The path sticks to the southern side of the canal here and the 14th Lock is just after the bridge. Ardclough is a very small village, doesn’t even have a pub but you could probably get some refreshment at the GAA club if you were stopping here for a bit. The L6017 ends at Ponsonby Bridge. It can easily reached by taking the short train journey to Hazelhatch Railway Station from Heuston Station in Dublin and then it is possible to get the train back to either Hazelhatch or Heuston from Sallins, both stations only a few minutes walk off the canal. As it turned out the weather was perfect – I got caught in two short and relatively light showers and my ultra-lightweight rain jacket was more than enough. The path is a lot rougher here, the grass hasn’t been cut recently but it’s still an easy enough walk provided you’re not afraid to plough through some grassy tufts. Lovely canal walk but can be muddy in places 1 now known as Misneach. It can easily reached by taking the short train journey to Hazelhatch Railway Station from Heuston Station in Dublin and then it is possible to get the train back to either Hazelhatch or Heuston from Sallins, both stations only a few minutes walk off the canal. I’ve been pretty consistently averaging 4-5km/h on most similar walks so one of my real objectives was to see if that held true for this section. As I was heading off I decided to take some pictures of the plant & animal life along the way. It is just over 1km from the railway bridge into Sallins. 3 miles to Naas and 5 minute walk to Sallins : Station Address: Iarnród Éireann, Sallins, Co. Kildare: Contact Number (01) 836 6222 or calling from outside the Republic of Ireland +353 (01) 836 6222. The small town just outside Naas has a good selection of take-away’s just off the canal, a Supervalu and even though we are on the 15th level the 13th Lock Gastro and Brew Pub is a great spot to stop for a bite and a few drinks. The day outside when I left was sunny but not warm. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket … Well worth continuing on to Naas which has such a beautiful Harbour too. The towpath has been recently mown so this part was really like a leisurely stroll in a very quiet park. I meant to say I was taking a break from the Royal. Hazelhatch is home to a good number of boats, many of them live-aboard’s and includes some Heritage Boats like the former Grand Canal Company boats 36M, 42M, 56M and 58M as well as the older Horse Boat No. Start: Hazlehatch Bridge, 600m from Hazelhatch and Celbridge rail station. The Grand canal passes through the area, and Hazelhatch is one of the vacation spots along the Grand canal, with fishing and boating. It is located on the R405 regional roads. Gerry. I spent Saturday testing my readiness for my plan to cross the country on foot later in the summer. Hazelhatch is a quiet residential district on the border between County Dublin and County Kildare, noted mainly for its mooring area on the Grand Canal, with a waterside pub and within walking distance of a railway station. The OpenStreetMaps map is a bit ambiguous at this point but you have to take the Northern side, the southern path is clearly blocked here and there is little chance of taking the wrong path I think. The 13km section of the Royal Canal between Hazelhatch and Sallins is a very accessible and enjoyable stretch for walkers, runners and cyclists alike. They are grassy and quiet. It’s still very easy walking, although you might want to check it out before bringing a bike along unless it’s some class of mountain bike. The canal is often walkable on both sides but there are plenty of parts where the path seems to be OK but ends suddenly in an impassable obstacle so keeping to the right track is important in order to avoid having to turn back and double up on 3-4 km. myself and my son out on the canal today october 2 2016 we done hazelhatch to ardclough and weather was very good. Capturing sunset between the trees with reflections on the Royal Canal, A Maynooth bound commuter train chasing the sun beside the Royal Canal. Reaching Sallins at around 2pm we felt it would be wrong to finish so early, and decided to keep going (after the mandatory 99 ice-cream). The target was the ~35km route out along the Grand Canal from Hazelhatch to Eddie’s house which is about 5km past Allenwood. Grand Canal Flora - Hazelhatch to Allenwood, Checking Service Permissions with PowerShell, Camera Automation with PowerShell Part III. [13.2km] Sallins has a number of pubs offering food. Lovely walk which I have done previously. Indeed, individuals and groups regularly walk the full length of the canal … A little further west of the bridge we pass the original Ardclough National School that was build in 1839. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Toilets: No: Ticket Vending Machine(s) Yes. At the main road [13.1km], turn left and you soon reach Sallins Bridge, the end of the walk. The Grand Canal Way, Hazelhatch to Sallins, Co Kildare. Sunday July 17th @ 3 pm – STAGE 1: HAZELHATCH TO SALLINS Distance: approx. Heading west along the south side of the Canal the first landmark is Aylmer’s Bridge. Aqueducts are very interesting from an engineering stand point as the load is constant but a lot heavier than a normal bridge, I assume this is part of the reason for using lots of small arch ‘spans’ here. Waterways Ireland regrets any inconvenience to its customers during the period of the improvement works. The Grand Canal Way, Hazelhatch to Sallins The Canal Bank alternative Slí is 2km in length and begins at Shaw Bridge. 13 km. ), lightweight rain gear, change of clothes, fully charged phone and camera batteries, re-charging kit, a towel ( always know where your towel is), a hat and some odds and ends. Hazelhatch Park is an extremely well-maintained development and was awarded second place in the large estate category by the Celbridge Tidy Towns Committee in 2012. The path is quite well travelled by mountain bikes and they have cut it up significantly in a few spots. 14. I’d studied the maps in detail and had a very good idea of where the Crand Canal Way switched banks. 'Lock 13', right at the bridge, describes itself as a 'gastro-pub' and its food is highly recommended, although there isn't a great choice for vegetarians. It is just over half a kilometre then to the 15th Lock and the remains of it’s Lock Keeper’s Cottage. The railway is not far to the north of the canal and trains can often be heard but unlike the Royal Canal, they are rarely seen. Ultra Distance Runner and Royal Canal Enthusiast. I spent Saturday testing my readiness for my plan to cross the country on foot later in the summer. After about 400m or so you turn a corner and Sallins appears between the trees. For those who would like to see the canal as it should be seen it is possible to book a cruise on a barge in Sallins on the blue and white barge in the picture above. ( Log Out /  There were only two stopping points for the day - Sallins, which was only about 15km along the trail, or Hazelhatch, a further 15+km along. Hazelhatch to Sallins is a mixture of closed paved road and grassy towpath. Upstairs … From the banks of the canal there is a good view of St Coca’s Church built in 1867 as well as the Presentation Convent circa 1880.

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