Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk
Walking Trail · Limerick
Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk is a 2.9 km moderate waymarked loop in Limerick, starting near Glin.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 1 hour 15 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at St Paul's Heritage Centre, Glin, near Glin.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.56923, -9.2857
- 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 walk runs from St Paul's Heritage Centre to the highest point of the Glin Demesne, where a raised platform provides a panoramic view. It includes a variety of terrain from woodland to farmland and is waymarked with red arrows on a black background.
Before you go
Walking boots are recommended.
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Glin Heritage Development Association CLG
Limerick Tourist Information Office, 20 O'Connell Street, Limerick. Tel: 061-317522 Email: [email protected]
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 356 m away · 2.7 km trail
- Glin Heritage Trails - The Path 356 m away · 1.6 km trail
- Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk 6.2 km away · 5 km trail
- Abha Bhan River Walk 6.7 km away · 0.8 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Kiln Way 9.5 km away · 0.9 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Nature Trail Way 9.5 km away · 1.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk?
2.9 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 60 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 15 minutes.
How hard is the Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk start?
Starts at St Paul's Heritage Centre, Glin, near Glin. The trailhead is at 52.56923, -9.2857.
Can you bring a dog on the Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's 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 Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk?
Glin Heritage Development Association CLG. 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.