Walk the flat towpaths of a purpose-built 1800s canal village — a ruined hotel, a working dry dock, an RIC barracks and the final lock where the Grand Canal meets the River Shannon. Looking for things to do in Shannon Harbour? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
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Stops on This Trail
The Grand Hotel (Grand Canal Hotel ruins)
The Harbour Master's House
Shannon Harbour Barracks
The Dry Docks
Griffith Bridge
Canal Bar
The 36th Lock — where the canal meets the Shannon
For Schools
This trail is also available as a free printable classroom worksheet or full trail booklet — no site visit required. See how Classroom Prep Mode works →