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M20 DIARY DATES COUNTY LIMERICK TRAILS MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND BON SECOURS HOSPITAL GREAT LIMERICK RUN Full, half and relay marathon | 6 mile 9 www.greatlimerickrun.com UL SPORT KIDS RUN Wheelchair event | 1 km | 1.5 km | 2 km | 2.5 km Clare Glens www.greatlimerickrun.com 10 15 Curraghchase LIMERICK CITY Murroe BALLYHOURA INTERNATIONAL WALKING FESTIVAL Forest Park www.visitballyhoura.com Slieve Felim Way Shannon11 Kildimo MAY/JUNE Askeaton Patrickswell Ballyneety Caherconlish BALLYHOURA ACTIVE SERIES ROAD RACES BanksGlin 4 mile | 5 mile | 10 km Foynes e: [email protected] Adare www.ballyhouraactive.com 12 14 JUNE Rathkeale Lough Gur BESPOKE – LIMERICK’S CYCLING FESTIVAL 7 Fun & free cycling events www.smartertravel.limerick.ie 3 13 Bruff Moyross Ballingarry Hospital SEPTEMBER Athea ADARE TO SURVIVE Newcastle West 7.5 km action packed military style Bruree obstacle challenge! www.adaretosurvive.comUNIVERSITY 12 Castletown OF LIMERICK 1 Kilmallock COOK MEDICAL WOMEN’S Abbeyfeale 2 Ballylanders Galbally MINI MARATHON 5 km | 10 km Kilfinane www.limerickminimarathon.com Ashford 5 Caherdavin Broadfordo 4 Galty 8 Castle Corbally Ardpatrick Wood Ennis Road 6 Ballyhoura Darragh Kilbehenny UNIVERSITY Cratloe Rd Kings OF LIMERICK . Island rk Rd Explore County Limerick’s great outdoors where 9 CLARE GLENS LOOP: 4km SPORTS GROUNDS Pa spectacular countryside, mountain trails,forest parks and A hilly riverside walk whichRiver Shannon incorporates beautiful woodland nature beautiful scenery awaits you! For maps and lots more walking trails and waterfalls. Plassey routes visit Limerick.ie UNIVERSITY 10 CURRAGHCHASE FOREST PARK TRAILS: LIMERICK 1 ABBYFEALE SLÍ NA SLÁINTE: 6.8km from 1.1km to 3.6 km OF LIMERICK With a number of varied trails to explore, Curraghchase PARKRUN 2 ASHFORD TO BROADFORD WAY: 20km is suitable for all to enjoy. DISTANCE: 5 km Annacotty Ennis Road Nestled into the Mullaghareirk mountain range, this trail provides 11 GLIN HERITAGE WALKING TRAILS: spectacular views over County Limerick. START & END: The Boathouse, from 4km to 8.5km Roundabout KING JOHN’S University of Limerick CASTLE 3 ATHEA SLÍ NA SLÁINTE: 5.3km A variety of spectacular coastal and woodland walks around Castletroy Rheboguethis picturesque village on the Shannon Estuary. Limerick parkrun is a FREE timed 5k event 4 ATTYCHRAAN LOOP: 5km for runners and walkers that takes place Dublin Rd. 12 GREAT SOUTHERN GREENWAY LIMERICK: 40km every Saturday at 9.30 a.m. on the path This looped walk in Galtee Castle Woods provides spectacular A unique stretch of countryside in West Limerick with off-road views of the Galtee Mountains. just above the Boathouse in UL. walking and cycling routes. Opportunity to stop off in some of D ublin Rd. Coonagh Clare St. County Limerick’s towns and villages along the way. LIMERICK 5 BALLINABOOLA LOOP: 10km Register on www.parkrun.ie/register A forestry path offering views of the Ballyhouras and, on a clear 13 NEWCASTLE WEST SLÍ NA SLÁINTE: 3.7km The Milk day, beyond to Limerick City and the mighty river Shannon. North Circular Road 6 BALLYHOURA WAY: 90km 14 RATHKEALE SLÍ NA SLÁINTE: 3.1km Market An attractive long distance hiking trail through the lush Golden Vale. Includes seven trailheads stretching from John’s Bridge in North 15 THE SLIEVE FELIM WAY: 36km Cork, through Ballyhoura Country, Co. Limerick continuing on to Stretching from Murroe,Dublin Co. LimerickRd. to Silvermines Village, MUNGRET Limerick Junction, Co. Tipperary. Co. Tipperary, the Slieve Felim Way will bring you through the heart of beautiful, rural countryside. n 7 BRUFF SLÍ NA SLÁINTE: 3.5km PARK Located 5km from Limerick City centre, River Shanno 8 CASTLEGALE LOOP: 7km Mungret Park and Playground contains Follow the trail along the forestry roads and woodland paths 2 km of walk and cycle paths with to explore Ballyhoura Country. stunning views from the top of the site. Adult exercise equipmentLIMERICK is provided M7 LIMERICK within the park. walking & running routes LIMERICK W LKING/RUNNING ROUTES LIMERICK’S TRAIN STATION STREET ART While out and about take some time to enjoy Limerick’s vibrant collection of street art! M7 Limerick.ie TOP SAFETY TIPS: DISCOVERING THE PAST: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO LIMERICK BE SAFE, BE SEEN – make sure your phone is fully LIMERICK GUIDED TOURS charged, carry ID Step back in time and explore Limerick’s rich history with an experienced local tour guide. South Circular Road STAY BRIGHT AT NIGHT – be visible and wear Dock Road reflective clothing THE HUNT MUSEUM AND LIMERICK CITY LIMERICK WALKING TOURS walking & running routes BUDDY UP – for safety and motivation www.huntmuseum.com/limerick-walking-tours SHARING IS CARING – show consideration for L LIMERICK CIVIC TRUST WALKING TOURS other road users WALKINwww.limerickcivictrust.ie/walking-toursG & RUNNING ROUTES HAVE FUN! – enjoy and don’t forget to share your LIMERICK GUIDED CYCLING TOURS pictures with us #thisislimerick www.getwest.ie/limerick-cycling-tours
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