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County Westmeath outdoors

15 trails, 3 bathing waters, 1 forests, 2 parks, gardens and islands, 2 heritage sites in County Westmeath — with this week's best day to get out, from Met Éireann's forecast.

15 trails & walks 3 beaches & bathing waters 1 forests & woodlands 2 parks, gardens & islands 2 heritage sites

This week outdoors

Best day outdoors: Thu, 29 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C

Weather warnings could not be checked just now — see met.ie/warnings.

Wed, 28 Oct13° / 9°Sun with grey cloud25 km/h WSW · 0.3 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Thu, 29 Oct13° / 10°Sun with light cloud25 km/h SSE · 0 mm by dayGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct14° / 10°Drizzle30 km/h SSE · 0.5 mm by dayGood day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Drizzle15 km/h SSE · 0.7 mm by dayGood day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

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Trails & walks in County Westmeath

Waymarked walks, greenways and long-distance ways that start in or pass through County Westmeath, from Sport Ireland's register.

TrailCloncrow Bog and Village Trail2.8 km1 hrEasyLoopCloncrow Bog and Village Trail begins at Tyrrellspass Castle and passed through a range of diverse habitat types. The turf cutters lane passes through an abandoned pass, historically used by locals to bring home their…

TrailMullaghmeen Red Walk3.5 km1 hr 20 minEasyLoopThis walk starts from the car park near the forest entrance at Hammondstown and loops through the largest beech forest in Ireland. There is a good display of woodland flowers in the springtime, especially bluebell. From…

TrailMullaghmeen White Walk8 km2 hrModerateLoopThis walk starts from the car park near the forest entrance at Hammondstown and loops through the largest beech forest in Ireland. It passes the remains of famine fields and a famine garden. There is a good display of…

TrailMullaghmeen Yellow Walk1.6 km50 minModerateLoopThis walk starts from the car park near the forest entrance at Hammondstown and loops through the largest beech forest in Ireland. There is a good display of woodland flowers in the springtime, especially bluebell.

TrailMullaghmeen Multi Access Trail0.2 km15 minEasyLinearThis is a linear walk up a gentle tarmac path lined on both sides with young broad-leafed trees to a viewing point to the north east

TrailMullingar Cycle Hub Loop 128.5 km2 hr 30 minChallengingLoop

All 15 in County Westmeath

Cloncrow Bog and Village Trail2.8 km · 1 hr
Mullaghmeen Red Walk3.5 km · 1 hr 20 min
Mullaghmeen White Walk8 km · 2 hr
Mullaghmeen Yellow Walk1.6 km · 50 min
Mullaghmeen Multi Access Trail0.2 km · 15 min
Mullingar Cycle Hub Loop 128.5 km · 2 hr 30 min
Mullingar Cycle Hub Loop 247.6 km · 4 hr 30 min
Mullingar Cycle Hub Loop 338.4 km · 3 hr 30 min
National Famine Way168.6 km · 6 days
Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone43 km · 8 hr
Old Rail Trail Greenway Walking Trail: Mullingar - Athlone43 km · 3 hr
Royal Canal Greenway Cycling Trail121.4 km · 4 days
Royal Canal Greenway Walking Trail121.4 km · 6 days
Royal Canal Way146.3 km · 6 days
Westmeath Way28.3 km · 2 days

Beaches & bathing waters in County Westmeath

Bathing waters the EPA monitors in County Westmeath: the latest results, any warning in place, and the facilities.

BeachPortnashangan, Lough OwelWater quality: Excellent (2025)ToiletsParkingNo dogsPortnashangan is an inland water bathing area located on the shores of Lough Owel. It is a relatively shallow lake with a rocky, marl covered bottom. Lough Owel supports a diverse aquatic flora; such as pond weed and…

BeachThe Cut, Lough LeneWater quality: Excellent (2025)ToiletsParkingWheelchair accessThe Cut is an inland bathing area located on the Shores of Lough Lene. Lough Lene supports a diverse aquatic flora; such as pond weed and stoneworts. The bathing area is a popular bathing area. Jet ski bye laws in place…

BeachLilliput, Lough EnnellWater quality: Good (2025)ToiletsParkingWheelchair accessLilliput is an inland water bathing area located on the shores of Lough Ennell. Lough Ennell supports a diverse aquatic flora. The bathing area is used by the adventure centre to teach children participating in summer…

Forests & woodlands in County Westmeath

Coillte forest parks and recreation woods in County Westmeath, with the trails inside them and where to park.

ForestMullaghmeen Forest4 trailsParking

Parks, gardens & islands in County Westmeath

Parks, gardens, islands and more beaches in County Westmeath, from Fáilte Ireland's attractions — nature places only.

Nature spotAn Mullach MínMullaghmeenParkOldcastleMullaghmeen in north Westmeath is the largest planted beech forest in Ireland. This 1,000 acre forest has an extensive network of way marked trails for varying levels of fitness.

Nature spotTullynally Castle & GardensGardenCastlepollardVisitors 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.

Heritage sites in County Westmeath

Monuments to visit and world heritage in County Westmeath, from the National Monuments Service and the Heritage Council.

Heritage siteBaile FhobhairForeReligious houseForeFore is situated in a marshy valley and takes its name from the Irish word fobhair, meaning a spring or a well. The earliest church at Fore was founded by St. Féichín around AD 630. St. Féichín is said to have died…

Heritage siteHill of UisneachBarrowKellybrookA range of archaeological monuments on The Hill of Uisneach including ‘Lough Lugh’ marks the mythological and sacred centre of prehistoric Ireland, in modern day County Westmeath. This ancient assembly site can be…