An Hour on the Greenway: A Short, Scenic Spin from Wilkinstown

NAVAN BIKE RENTAL FIELD GUIDE

An Hour on the Greenway: A Short, Scenic Spin from Wilkinstown

One Hour Bike Rental puts top‑quality bikes at Park Beo Greenway Hub so you can sample the traffic‑free Boyne Valley Greenway in a compact, family‑friendly outing.

An Hour on the Greenway: A Short, Scenic Spin from Wilkinstown.

Duration
1 hour
Location
Navan
Operator
Feel Good Bicycles
Category
Bike Rental
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

From the Park Beo Greenway Hub in Wilkinstown you can rent well‑maintained bikes and set out along the Boyne Valley Greenway at your own pace — an ideal, low‑commitment way for families and solo riders to experience smooth tarmac, open countryside and purpose‑built, traffic‑free trail sections without fuss.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

Traffic‑free Greenway

The Greenway is a purpose‑built, traffic‑free path where the focus is simply the ride: smooth tarmac, wide skies and quiet rural stretches that make for an easy, pleasant hour on two wheels.

THE ROUTE

Beginner‑friendly and flat

The trail is mostly flat and straightforward, making the one‑hour out‑and‑back spin suitable for riders with basic bike handling and fitness — it’s designed to feel relaxed rather than demanding.

THE FAMILY OPTION

Equipment and child options

Feel Good Bicycles supplies helmets and locks and can fit trailers and child seats so families with children of varying sizes can ride together comfortably.

What the day feels like

What the hour feels like

The experience is compact and effortless: check in at the Park Beo hub, get sized and briefed, then pick a gentle out‑and‑back along the Greenway — a relaxed spin of roughly 8–12 km depending on pace — with time for photos before an easy return and a short wrap‑up at the hub.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this hour is right for — and who should check first.

1
Active familiesWell suited: trailers, child seats and correct sizing make the hire family‑friendly, and the flat, traffic‑free path keeps the outing relaxed for children and adults.
2
Beginner ridersA good match: the mostly flat Greenway and the brief safety setup make this an excellent option for riders with basic bike skills and modest fitness.
3
Pregnant travellersConditional fit: many people continue cycling in pregnancy if they are regular cyclists, but riders should consult a medical professional and judge balance and comfort personally.
4
Mobility‑limited ridersConditional fit: riders need to be able to mount and balance a two‑wheel bike independently, but the operator can provide mobility bikes or advise alternative options.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Helmets and locks are provided as needed; staff will advise on sizing and suitable equipment for children and can fit trailers or child seats so you can travel comfortably.

Gear & sizing

Top‑quality bikes are available and staff will adjust saddle height and fit helmets during check‑in to ensure riders are comfortable and safely in control.

Duration & pace

A one‑hour rental typically allows a relaxed out‑and‑back spin of roughly 8–12 km depending on pace, ideal for a short experience of the Greenway.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the rental?

The One Hour Bike Rental is exactly one hour.

Where do I pick up the bike?

Pick up is at the Park Beo Greenway Hub in Wilkinstown where Feel Good Bicycles operates the hire.

Are helmets and locks provided?

Yes — helmets and locks are provided as needed, and staff can advise on the right equipment for your party.

Can I bring young children?

Small children who cannot safely control a standard bike may use trailers or child seats; staff will recommend the right option and sizes during check‑in.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist?

No — the route is mostly flat and beginner‑friendly, but riders should be able to mount, balance and control a two‑wheel bike for the duration.

Which way do we ride?

After the brief set‑up you can head right toward Navan to Gibbstown station or left toward Castletown; each outward leg is about 20–25 minutes to allow an hour‑long out‑and‑back.