Abha Bhan River Walk
Walking Trail · Limerick
Abha Bhan River Walk is a 0.8 km easy waymarked out-and-back route in Limerick, starting near Ballyhahill Village.
Distance and time given are for walking from the trailhead to the end of this trail and back to the trailhead.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 40 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Ballyhahill Bridge, 200m from Ballyhahill Village.
Finishes at Ballyhahill Bridge.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.56109, -9.18775
- Irish Grid reference
- R 1951 4616
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheet 64
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
This trail brings the walker on a purpose-built path through open field and mature planted woodland, mainly made up of native species, along the bank of the very tranquil Abha Bhan River with its attractive cascades and pools making it particularly scenic.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Ballyhahill Development Association
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way 6.5 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Glin Heritage Trails - The Path 6.5 km away · 1.6 km trail
- Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk 6.7 km away · 2.9 km trail
- Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk 13 km away · 5 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Kiln Way 14 km away · 0.9 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Nature Trail Way 14 km away · 1.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Abha Bhan River Walk?
0.8 km, recorded as a out-and-back route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 16 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 40 minutes. Distance and time given are for walking from the trailhead to the end of this trail and back to the trailhead.
How hard is the Abha Bhan River Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Abha Bhan River Walk start?
Starts at Ballyhahill Bridge, 200m from Ballyhahill Village. The trailhead is at 52.56109, -9.18775 (Irish Grid R 1951 4616).
Can you bring a dog on the Abha Bhan River Walk?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Abha Bhan River Walk?
Ballyhahill Development Association. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.