Meeting up with friends over the summer or anytime of year and looking for something to do? Maybe thinking of getting together for a social outing for your office or club? Perhaps a hen party? Whatever your gathering or occasion we’d love to hear from you.
Greenway Cycles and Cloughan Farm & Cookery School, 2 local and family run businesses are delighted to collaborate and bring you a most unique and memorable experience to enjoy here in Longford and the beautiful hidden heartlands of Ireland!!
Make amazing memories cycling along the Royal Canal Greenway and cooking at Cloughan Farm & Cookery School.
Your day will begin with the friendliest of welcomes from Anne Marie or John at Ballymahon Greenway Cycles where you will check in and collect your bikes. You will also receive a route map of your journey along the Greenway/National Famine way section which has been personally customized by Anne Marie & Fiona especially for you. Here you will instinctively slow down and discover the natural glory of the canal and it spectacular flora and fauna. You’ll travel back in time an experience the path of the National Famine Way.
Once you arrive at Cloughan Farm you’ll be welcomed by Fiona. Before you begin your cookery experience you will enjoy freshly baked scones just out of the oven served with our own homemade preserves and a dollop Irish cream along with tea or coffee. This is a lovely time for everyone to settle in and get to know each other .
Next its hands on in the kitchen. Let the cooking begin
You will have chosen your recipes when booking so it will be straight into preparing for your brunch/lunch or dinner and of course a sweet treat. Fiona’s encouraging and guiding assistance will see you crafting your delicious dishes. Once your culinary creations are prepared, it’s into our dining room to enjoy the fruits of your labour around the table in the company of Fiona. You are also welcome to visit the kitchen gardens and farm with Fiona as well as availing of the opportunity charge your phone or device. You can also refill water bottles and flasks and we have changing rooms available if needed.
After lunch you will cycle back along the canal greenway and return to your car at Ballymahon Greenway Cycles.
Helpful Information:
Pedal & Cook has been tailored for adults and is a pre booked experience only subject to availability and minimum/maximum numbers. For more information or to book email info@fionaegan.com
The duration including cycling to and from Ballymahon Greenway Cycles with cooking and lunch at Cloughan Farm is approximately 4-5 hours
Cycle Distance To & From: 20km
Cycling Time: To enjoy this cycling path please allow 45 minutes minimum each way or up to 1 hour each way at your leisure
Bike Hire Inclusion: Free private parking for your vehicle. Electric or hybrid bike of your choice. Helmet, waterproof poncho, lock and a call out repair & break down service included. Route map.
Cook & Dine Duration: 3 hours
Cook & Dine Inclusion: Menu options available when booking. Ingredients and aprons as well as recipe packs to take away. Tea/coffee & scones on arrival. Lunch of what you cook & bake. Phone charging and water refills. Flask and tea/coffee refills as well as changing rooms
