Walking/Jogging routes in Athlone

Jabberwocky_I

I'm looking for a walking/jogging route in the Athlone area with nice scenery. I plan on starting the C25K programme and I'm not into doing it on main roads with lots of traffic.
Any ideas?

athlonelad

Jabberwocky_I wrote: »

I'm looking for a walking/jogging route in the Athlone area with nice scenery. I plan on starting the C25K programme and I'm not into doing it on main roads with lots of traffic.
Any ideas?

The coosan block sounds right up your alley.

L.Jenkins

Try the Golden mile down past the Boat Club / Army Barracks.

Jabberwocky_I

Great, thanks for that.

SilverScreen

Some joggers, walkers and dog-walkers use the IDA business park on the Dublin road. It might not have the best scenery but it's nicely landscaped and there's very little traffic during the daytime apart from the morning and evening rush.

Jabberwocky_I

SilverScreen wrote: »

Some joggers, walkers and dog-walkers use the IDA business park on the Dublin road. It might not have the best scenery but it's nicely landscaped and there's very little traffic during the daytime apart from the morning and evening rush.

Never would've thought of there, but it'd be ideal. Thanks a million.

sb78

SilverScreen wrote: »

Some joggers, walkers and dog-walkers use the IDA business park on the Dublin road. It might not have the best scenery but it's nicely landscaped and there's very little traffic during the daytime apart from the morning and evening rush.

I use the IDA park myself. Its ideal for what you are trying to achieve. Its very quiet during the day. Or if you go for your run after the evening rush its quiet as well. Its about 1.25 miles of a loop all around

walrusgumble

The walk along the Shannon behind Gentex / Lesiure Centre - No1 as we use to call it. You start near the bridge, walk right around and into Talbot Avenue and back to where you started.

The Big Meadow? There is always a bit of a track, along the Shannon

Clonown Road is quite enough

aisinikins2121

If you're able to get out as far as Port Lick forest it's a lovely area for a walk.

veryangryman

Most of the Monksland Lap (Arramount->Super Valu turn right -> Old Tuam Road -> Arramount) has wide footpaths. 40 minute walk, quicker jog/run depending on what your having.

One small dodgy section where road narrows, but this is like 1% of the overall journey. Enjoy!

roosterman71

veryangryman wrote: »

Most of the Monksland Lap (Arramount->Super Valu turn right -> Old Tuam Road -> Arramount) has wide footpaths. 40 minute walk, quicker jog/run depending on what your having.

One small dodgy section where road narrows, but this is like 1% of the overall journey. Enjoy!

Quicker to jog or run? Wow :eek:

billbond4

veryangryman wrote: »

Most of the Monksland Lap (Arramount->Super Valu turn right -> Old Tuam Road -> Arramount) has wide footpaths. 40 minute walk, quicker jog/run depending on what your having.

One small dodgy section where road narrows, but this is like 1% of the overall journey. Enjoy!

Hopefully that section will have a proper foothpath next year according to RosCoCo

Bugatti

aisinikins2121 wrote: »

If you're able to get out as far as Port Lick forest it's a lovely area for a walk.

Was going to recommend Port Lick as well! Great place for jogging and even in this weather its usually peaceful out there!

Jabberwocky_I

Thanks a million for all the recommendations. Very helpful!:)