Westmeath

Offering a 9km rail trip through Blackwater Bog, near Shannonbridge on a 3ft narrow gauge railway, you can learn all about the formation of the peat and the industry that has built up around the bog, while traveling through some stunning scenery.

There’s water everywhere in Westmeath with a whole host of tranquil and beautiful spots including Shannon and its largest lake Lough Rea, the Mullingar Lakes and the Royal Canal.