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Desmond Castle – Adare loop from Pallaskenry

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Limerick

Desmond Castle – Adare loop from Pallaskenry

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Desmond Castle – Adare loop from Pallaskenry

03:27

59.8km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.4 km for 224 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.72 km

Desmond Castle

Highlight • Castle

This castle is a fine example of a medieval era fortified castle in Ireland.

Sitting on the north banks of the River Maigue the castle was used to control traffic …

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28.5 km

This is a large square tower, close to the main road and bridge over the River Maigue. It is surrounded by a strong battlemented rampart with semicircular bastions. A gate to the south has a drawbridge.

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28.9 km

Adare Augustinian Friary (Black Abbey)

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The Augustinian friary is situated to the east of Adare, on the banks of the river Maigue opposite the castle. The friary, also known as Black Abbey, was founded by …

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29.5 km

Adare

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This charming village was founded in the 13th century and looks over the fording point of the river Maigue from which the village name gets its meaning "The Ford of …

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29.5 km

Trinitarian Abbey Adare

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At the heart of the pretty town of Adare you will find the Trinitarian Abbey. It encompasses both the old abbey and a medieval church after 19th century restoration work …

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29.7 km

Thatched Gazebo, Adare Village Park

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It has winding tree lined paths to go for a pleasant walk or you can choose to lounge on one of the many benches and savour the verdant and peaceful …

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41.9 km

Limerick Greenway Starting Point – Rathkeale

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59.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

27.3 km

2.02 km

542 m

434 m

Surfaces

55.7 km

3.19 km

660 m

232 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

11°C

57 %

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Desmond Castle – Adare loop from Pallaskenry

Gravel boreen road

Desmond Castle

Adare Castle

Adare Augustinian Friary (Black Abbey)

Adare

Trinitarian Abbey Adare

Thatched Gazebo, Adare Village Park

Limerick Greenway Starting Point – Rathkeale

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