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King John's Castle – Dockers Monument loop from University of Limerick

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Munster

Limerick

King John's Castle – Dockers Monument loop from University of Limerick

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King John's Castle – Dockers Monument loop from University of Limerick

03:46

14.7km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.20 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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5.80 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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5.86 km

Thomond Bridge

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Thomond Bridge, 2025-08-03):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/21508001/thomond-bridge-limerick-limerick
“Reg No 21508001 ...”

Wikipedia (Thomond Bridge, 2025-08-03):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomond_Bridge
“… built in 1836 …”

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5.98 km

Treaty stone

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The Treaty Stone is the rock on which the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691, marking the city's surrender to William of Orange.

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7.23 km

View of the Limerick waterfront from Shannon Bridge

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From the bridge you have a good view of the waterfront of Limerick. Especially recommended in the evening.

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7.29 km

Irish Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets Memorial

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From Capt. E. K. Donnelly, 1986.

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7.48 km

Dockers Monument

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Skuptur by Mike Duhan, 2010

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8.27 km

The Hunt Museum

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The museum in the former customs house houses an exceptional private collection of art and antiques

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

3.49 km

1.51 km

185 m

157 m

Surfaces

8.11 km

5.65 km

615 m

297 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

4°C

98 %

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King John's Castle – Dockers Monument loop from University of Limerick

The Locke Bar

King John's Castle

Thomond Bridge

Treaty stone

View of the Limerick waterfront from Shannon Bridge

Irish Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets Memorial

Dockers Monument

The Hunt Museum

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