Ticket price
2 seater Rail Bike
2 seater Rail Bike or 2 seater plus standard wheelchair. (2 people pedal)
€40
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Welcome to our Velorail Adventures
Velorail Adventures
The closure of the Railway line through Kiltimagh in the mid 70’s was a disaster for the area as it removed another piece of infrastructure from our small town. The last passenger train departed Kiltimagh Station in 1963 and for many years before its closure, the trains leaving Kiltimagh Station carried away our young people who were emigrating from the area, many never to return. The track had lain idle since 1975 and become overgrown in many parts.
Velorail Experiences
There are 3 types of rail bikes
- 2 seater Rail Bikes or 2 seater plus standard wheelchair (2 pedal)
- 4 seater Rail Bikes (4 pedal)
- 5 seater Rail Bikes (2 pedal)
The Velorail route is about 9 km in total.
The Velorail route takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete.
Propel yourself using pedal power over either the North or South route.
Contact us on
velorail@ird-kiltimagh.ie with your requirements and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Group bookings outside schedule need 8+ Railbikes.
Testimonial Guests Share Their Thoughts
Just home from an afternoon on the Kiltimagh Velorail. Have to say that the whole family really enjoyed it. (Two adults and two kids 10 and 8). Hats off to all involved with the project. Hopefully we will be able to go all the way to Swinford on it, in the next year or two! Once again it's a credit to the community, that they have brought back to life a piece of infrastructure that has been lying idle for years.
Walking into the station I was a little taken by the sheer size of the train tracks and felt excited to get out on them. The cart makes the sounds of a train traveling over the tracks as it rolls. It was a great and interesting way to take in the picturesque country side of Mayo. I would say I have an okay level of fitness and found it manageable. Staff were very friendly.
Absolutely brilliant. Very safety conscious. 1h15 was just right.
A great fun trip on the old railway line, with a bit of exercise pedalling the car.
Really enjoyable . Kids love it. Highly recommend
Here are the most commonly asked questions.
All bookings should be made online.
Please click the button below for more information.
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Yes, all bookings must be made at least 2 hours in advance of departure and though our website.
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Each Railbike is designed for a maximum number of passengers. A 4 seat Railbike carries up to 4 people. A 5 seat Railbike carries up to 5 people and so on. Each Railbike MUST have a minimum of one Lead Rider who must be over the age of 18 years, and one other rider over the age of 16 years, both of whom should have a moderate level of fitness.
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There is ample parking on Station Road, right beside one of the Velorail entrance points which is clearly signposted.
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Unfortunately, we are not in a position to carry pets on the Railbikes at this time for safety reasons.
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There isn’t a specific minimum age limit for children but, to participate, all riders need to be able to be seated in their own seat, and strapped in using the fitted lapbelt.
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It is not permitted to carry a child on an adults lap for any part of the journey.
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The Velorail route is about 9 km in total.
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The Velorail route takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete.