Is the Grand Canal towpath suitable for cycling?
A. At present, the majority of the towpaths on the Grand and Royal Canals are not suitable for cycling, either because they are too narrow or have a rough terrain, or because cyclists would cause too much danger (from a safety point of view) or inconvenience to other users. Over the next few years, we hope to be able to work with local authorities to install designated surfaced cycleways in the urban / semi urban fringes of Dublin. To that end Waterways Ireland are currently working in conjunction with South Dublin County Council to explore options in the Clondalkin to Lucan stretch of the Grand Canal where local authority lands, adjoining the canal towpath, may be developed as designated surfaced cycleways and the existing towpath developed for walking and fishing.
