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St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Craggaunowen Park Entrance

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Munster

Clare

St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Craggaunowen Park Entrance

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St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Craggaunowen Park Entrance

03:19

55.3km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.7 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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224 m

Craggaunowen Open-Air Museum and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Craggaunowen is an open air museum and castle. You can walk to the top of the castle and take in the views, explore the forests, experience the inside of a …

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239 m

Craggaunowen

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Craggaunowen Castle was built in 1550 by John MacSioda MacNamara, a descendant of Sioda MacNamara. The castle was left in ruins in the 17th century and fell into disrepair until …

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29.1 km

The Locke Bar

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The multi-award winning Locke Bar is picturesquely situated in the heart of Limerick City's medieval quarter, where the Abbey River meets the Shannon. The beautiful riverside location with a hugely …

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29.1 km

Mathew Bridge (Abbey River)

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Mathew Bridge, 2025-08-03):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/21513015/mathew-bridge-limerick-limerick
“Reg No 21513015 ...”

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29.2 km

St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

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One of the most important medieval structures in Ireland. Dedicated 1168.

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29.7 km

Widows' Alms Houses

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Widows Alms Houses

Despite the common belief that the Widows Alms Houses off Nicholas Street were erected in 1691, they were in fact built much later. The myth probably arose …

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30.2 km

King John's Castle

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Sat within the heart of Limerick's medieval quarter and next to the River Shannon is the 13th century Limerick castle.

Although the site dates back to the vikings, the current …

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30.3 km

King John's Castle

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Castle from the 13th century is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe.

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55.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.9 km

2.63 km

2.21 km

448 m

104 m

Surfaces

49.8 km

4.94 km

439 m

108 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

18°C

12°C

94 %

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St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Craggaunowen Park Entrance

Craggaunowen Open-Air Museum and Castle

Craggaunowen

The Locke Bar

Mathew Bridge (Abbey River)

St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

Widows' Alms Houses

King John's Castle

King John's Castle

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