A 39km off-road walking and cycling route along a former railway line that connects Rathkeale, Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale
OSM map layer · LineString
52.44, -9.13 · rel 12898331
52.44, -9.13 · rel 12898331
Limerick Greenway
38,2 km from start to finish through lakes.
Limerick · 52.44°N ·
9.13°W
38,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× castle
3× Water
Purt Castle
castle ·
65 m off route
38,2 km
100%
Tobernablahy
Water ·
94 m off route
38,2 km
100%
Tobereenalaffina
Water ·
165 m off route
38,2 km
100%
St. Kieran's Well
Water ·
167 m off route
38,2 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Limerick Greenway is 38.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Limerick Greenway takes approximately 9h 31min to complete.
No, Limerick Greenway is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Limerick Greenway starts near coordinates 52.5256, -8.9443.
Limerick Greenway is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Limerick Greenway is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.