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52.78, -6.96 · rel 19215390
52.78, -6.96 · rel 19215390
The Columban Way
19,3 km from start to Bangor through lakes.
Carlow · 52.78°N ·
6.96°W
19,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
St Patrick's Well
Water ·
149 m off route
19,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Columban Way is 19.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Columban Way takes approximately 4h 49min to complete.
No, The Columban Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Columban Way starts near coordinates 52.7021, -6.956.
The Columban Way is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Yes, The Columban Way is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.