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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Ireland

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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Ireland

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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Ireland

00:38

2.46km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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211 m

Athlone Town Bridge

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I would say that is the Athlone Town Bridge. The current bridge from 1844 replaced the old bridge. The latter was the first to be built over the Shannon and …

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330 m

Bacchus Statue

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A beautiful bronze sculpture with the face of Bacchus. Vines adorn his head.

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459 m

Athlone

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Athlone lies in the heart of Ireland and, at the same time, on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. It's no wonder, then, that it has long attracted the …

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462 m

St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone

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Today's St. Mary's Church of Ireland is situated within the medieval city walls on a hilltop. There was a church on this site before the Reformation. The church was described …

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1.04 km

The parking lot in front of the shopping center is actually only for customers. You can still park for a stroll through the city. Only those who want to park longer than the opening hours should get a parking ticket.

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1.91 km

Athlone Castle

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Viewed today, it still retains elements of the 1210 castle along with various additions and alterations made in response to advances in warfare.

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2.43 km

Sean's Bar – Ireland's Oldest Pub

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Listed in both Lonely Planet's "25 of the Most Incredible Bars in the World" and "50 Bars to Blow Your Mind," a visit to Sean's is a must! What's even …

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2.45 km

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Athlone

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After the dissolution of the monasteries at the time of the Reformation and the subsequent demise of the abbey, a small chapel was built within the confines of the old …

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2.46 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.66 km

314 m

302 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

549 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

15°C

9°C

97 %

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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Ireland

Athlone Town Bridge

Bacchus Statue

Athlone

St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone

Golden Island Shopping Centre

Athlone Castle

Sean's Bar – Ireland's Oldest Pub

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Athlone

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