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Galway's street musicians – The Kings Head, Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

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Galway's street musicians – The Kings Head, Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

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Galway's street musicians – The Kings Head, Galway loop from Galway Ceannt

02:10

21.0km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

843 m

Galway Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas

Highlight • Religious Site

Construction began in 1958 on the site of the old city prison. It was completed in 1965, making it the last large stone cathedral to be built in Europe. It …

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2

6.85 km

Blackrock Beach

Highlight • Beach

A run along the Salthill Promenade from Galway will bring you to Blackrock beach. It is popular with swimmers so a great place to take off your trainers and go …

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7.16 km

Ladies Beach

Beach

4

8.13 km

Anchor Monument on Salthill Promenade

Highlight • Monument

Overlooking Galway Bay, Salthill Promenade is an easy, flat walk from Galway. There are lots of shops and cafes along the way accompanying the wide open views.

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10.00 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

12.7 km

Claddagh Basin

Highlight • River

A peaceful place for a run, especially on a calm day. Take the narrow path flanked by water either side here at the start of the Eglinton Canal.

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7

20.4 km

Galway's street musicians

Highlight • Settlement

Galway is just great in all seasons. There are numerous great bars with live music and some hostels. However, since the song Ed overflowed a bit. Even in February it is great.

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8

20.5 km

The Kings Head, Galway

Highlight • Pub

One of the most beautiful pubs in Galway

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9

20.7 km

Lynch's Castle

Highlight • Castle

Imposing old building in the middle of Galway's pedestrian street. Once the home of the most powerful family in the city.

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10

20.9 km

Street Art in Galway

Highlight • Structure

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21.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.48 km

2.26 km

1.66 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

7.95 km

1.24 km

219 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 16 May

12°C

6°C

94 %

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