Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way
Walking Trail · Limerick
Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way is a 2.7 km easy waymarked linear route in Limerick, starting near Glin.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Easy | Easy | 2 hours 10 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at St Paul's Heritage Centre, Glin, near Glin.
Finishes at Glin.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.57145, -9.2819
- 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 east along the Shannon Eastuary, offering good views of the river, pier and Hamilton's Tower. It is waymarked with blue arrows on a black background.
Before you go
This trail is a coastal path. Suitable walking shoes 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 - The Path 0 m away · 1.6 km trail
- Glin Heritage Trails - Knight's Walk 356 m away · 2.9 km trail
- Tarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk 6.4 km away · 5 km trail
- Abha Bhan River Walk 6.5 km away · 0.8 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Kiln Way 9.8 km away · 0.9 km trail
- Moyvane Village Walks - Nature Trail Way 9.8 km away · 1.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way?
2.7 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 10 minutes.
How hard is the Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way?
Sport Ireland grades it Easy. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way start?
Starts at St Paul's Heritage Centre, Glin, near Glin. The trailhead is at 52.57145, -9.2819.
Can you bring a dog on the Glin Heritage Trails - Knockeranna Way?
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 - Knockeranna Way?
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.