Mullingar - Athlone Greenway progress?

pat25c · 01-07-2016 09:08PM

Where are the white gates?

guylikeme · 02-07-2016 07:17AM

pat25c wrote: »

Where are the white gates?

Where the ballymahon road(r915 n55 near rsc roundabout) meets the track

flazio · 02-07-2016 10:33AM

Basically, the old style level crossing gates.
R915

https://goo.gl/maps/snRTmPk8ry82

whyulittle · 26-09-2016 08:07PM

Clearance work has started on the section from Garrycastle in towards town.

roosterman71 · 26-09-2016 08:12PM

Where abouts is that picture taken?

Subcomandante Marcos · 26-09-2016 08:25PM

roosterman71 wrote: »

Where abouts is that picture taken?

At the bridge from Retreat to Garrycastle, facing toward town. Back would be to the green railings at the start of the currently completed stretch of the track.

Mearings · 26-09-2016 10:45PM

If you are a motorist then this is the infamous Garrycastle bridge.

whyulittle · 26-09-2016 10:59PM

Just noticed that Google Maps have updated their Athlone imagery, first kilometre or two of the Greenway are visible on it.

In 3D as well which is pretty cool!

veryangryman · 27-09-2016 07:45AM

Mearings wrote: »

If you are a motorist then this is the infamous Garrycastle bridge.

No it isn't. This bridge is between the schools (Marist->Bower convent). Garycastle is the next bridge eastbound.

Subcomandante Marcos · 27-09-2016 08:09AM

veryangryman wrote: »

No it isn't. This bridge is between the schools (Marist->Bower convent). Garycastle is the next bridge eastbound.

No its not, it's the Garrycastle bridge, the bridge between the schools is on the Galway - Dublin line, not the Athlone - Mullingar line.

amacca · 27-09-2016 05:02PM

Have they finally applied tarmac to the km or two before the run in to garrycastle on the mullingar side?

couldn't understand why nearly all of the section they did do had tarmac on it except that little bit left with shingles

flazio · 27-09-2016 05:23PM

amacca wrote: »

Have they finally applied tarmac to the km or two before the run in to garrycastle on the mullingar side?

couldn't understand why nearly all of the section they did do had tarmac on it except that little bit left with shingles

It's the bog surface underneath. So that piece stays as it is.

amacca · 27-09-2016 05:29PM

flazio wrote: »

It's the bog surface underneath. So that piece stays as it is.

Too soft? the tarmac would crack?

They Iarnrod Eireann boys mustve put some foundation under the train tracks or had a hell of a maintenance schedule for that section

Subcomandante Marcos · 27-09-2016 05:32PM

amacca wrote: »

Too soft? the tarmac would crack?

They Iarnrod Eireann boys mustve put some foundation under the train tracks or had a hell of a maintenance schedule for that section

Steel and wooden planks have more tolerance for movement than tarmac. There's even little breaks in the tracks with little gaps to allow the steel to expand and contract with the heat and weight of the train.

amacca · 27-09-2016 05:37PM

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Steel and wooden planks have more tolerance for movement than tarmac. There's even little breaks in the tracks with little gaps to allow the steel to expand and contract with the heat and weight of the train.

Fair enough...so the cost of ensuring the tarmac doesn't crack etc would be prohibitive then?

Subcomandante Marcos · 27-09-2016 05:50PM

amacca wrote: »

Fair enough...so the cost of ensuring the tarmac doesn't crack etc would be prohibitive then?

No idea tbh, I'd say it's just easier to use hard packed gravel and run a roller over it every few months than resurfacing the tarmac every time it cracks.

vicwatson · 30-09-2016 10:29AM

Talking about this on Anton Savage show on Today FM, I NEVER even knew this existed, keeping it all for yourselves !!! LOL

Dare to Unicycle go fund me page if anyone is interested

demanufactured · 30-09-2016 10:34AM

whyulittle wrote: »

Just noticed that Google Maps have updated their Athlone imagery, first kilometre or two of the Greenway are visible on it.

In 3D as well which is pretty cool!

Is it?
Just had a look...don't see it

whyulittle · 30-09-2016 01:53PM

https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.4198416,-7.895497,167a,20y,318h,68.83t/data=!3m1!1e3

Try that. Hold Ctrl as you drag the mouse up, down, left, right.

hardCopy · 30-09-2016 02:15PM

whyulittle wrote: »

https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.4198416,-7.895497,167a,20y,318h,68.83t/data=!3m1!1e3

Try that. Hold Ctrl as you drag the mouse up, down, left, right.

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/48325/398037.jpg

That's pretty impressive

CapnHex · 10-10-2016 09:31PM

I did the Old Rail Trail again on Saturday, with a companion this time. A much better experience to cycle with company. It still took 4 hours to do the full 80 km, but it didn't seem as monotonous as the first time I did it alone. Clearly a lesson learned there to persuade others to join me on longer cycles (for me anyway) in future. A great amenity for Westmeath.

nice_guy80 · 13-10-2016 04:24PM

the canal leg from Mullingar to Clondra in Longford is progressing well
when that is finished it will be a much nicer cycle

CapnHex · 13-10-2016 08:57PM

I really like the canal cycle in Westmeath as well. Such a good surface. I did Thomastown to Abbeyschrule on a day off during the summer. About 90km roundtrip. Looking forward to doing the next section to Clondra next spring.

kildarecommuter · 13-10-2016 09:51PM

CapnHex wrote: »

I really like the canal cycle in Westmeath as well. Such a good surface. I did Thomastown to Abbeyschrule on a day off during the summer. About 90km roundtrip. Looking forward to doing the next section to Clondra next spring.

As above, stopped for tea and scones at Coolnahay Harbour.
When the full route is completed it'll be fantastic

Rasmus · 14-10-2016 08:51AM

Are there walkers on the route?

techdiver · 14-10-2016 08:54AM

Where does this new route split off in Mullingar?

dixiefly · 14-10-2016 08:59AM

CapnHex wrote: »

I really like the canal cycle in Westmeath as well. Such a good surface. I did Thomastown to Abbeyschrule on a day off during the summer. About 90km roundtrip. Looking forward to doing the next section to Clondra next spring.

Where is best to take the Westmeath canal cycle from?

flazio · 14-10-2016 09:22AM

Rasmus wrote: »

Are there walkers on the route?

Usually within 5km of any entry gate to the green way. Remember this is a family leisure facility, not a serious sports training centre.

schemingbohemia · 14-10-2016 10:08AM

http://www.westmeathcoco.ie/en/ourservices/tourismlibraryartsrecreation/greenway/oldrailtrail-routemap/

CapnHex · 14-10-2016 12:40PM

Looking at the map referenced above, I joined at C03 Thomastown (plenty of parking there), and went as far as Abbeyshrule. I cycle at a leisure pace, and this is definitely a leisure route. Why would you race along in such scenic surroundings! I thought the Old Rail Trail was busier with walkers and families than I've ever seen the canal route, but again plenty of room for all and a bell is a great accessory when required.

Mullingar - Athlone Greenway progress?

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