Salthill Promenade from South Park — Galway

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Salthill Promenade from South Park — Galway

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Salthill Promenade from South Park — Galway

02:16

8.98km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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344 m

Galway South Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated in the Claddagh area of Galway city, South Park (referred locally as ‘The Swamp’), is an excellent starting point for a longer walk of the famous Salthill promenade. Its closeness to Nimmo’s Pier also allows for pleasant harbour views and numerous swans swimming about. Other features in the park include; a Gaelic playing pitch, a Rugby pitch, two Soccer pitches, a playground and several benches to relax and areas of planted flowers, shrubs and trees. There is also easy beach access - feel free to take a swim!
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1.51 km

Celia Griffin Famine Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Unveiled in 2012, the Famine Ship Memorial began as a memorial to Celia Griffin, who died of starvation in Galway during the Great Famine in 1847. Celia Griffin represents all children who died and the memorial is symbolic of them all. The two sail like structures on either side of the memorial list the names of 100 ships that set sail from Galway between 1847 and 1850 carrying refugees escaping the famine across the Atlantic.

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2.41 km

Anchor Monument on Salthill Promenade

Highlight • Monument

The Het Anker Monument on the Salthill Promenade is a robust maritime symbol commemorating the numerous ships that navigated the treacherous waters of Galway Bay through the centuries. This massive, cast-iron anchor forms a powerful resting point along the cycling path, where the salty sea air and the constant surf of the Atlantic Ocean define the atmosphere.

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3.36 km

Salthill Promenade, Galway

Highlight • Beach

De Salthill Promenade, affectionately known by locals as 'The Prom', is a delightful two-kilometer flat cycling route directly along the Atlantic Ocean. As you cycle along this wide path, you'll enjoy an unobstructed view of Galway Bay and the distant contours of the Burren. Don't forget to honour the local tradition: at the end of the promenade near Blackrock, give the wall a 'kick' for good luck before taking a deep breath of the fresh sea air by the iconic diving tower.

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8.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

1.74 km

892 m

428 m

Surfaces