Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick

Greenway · Kerry and Limerick

Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick is a 16 km easy waymarked linear route in Kerry and Limerick, starting near Listowel.

Distance
16 km
Shape
Linear
Time
1 hour 20 minutes

Grades by activity

Activity Grade Difficulty Time
Cycling Easy Easy 1 hour 20 minutes
Walking Easy Easy 4 hours

Getting there

Starts at Listowel.

Finishes at Abbeyfeale.

Directions to the trailhead

Trailhead coordinates
52.44284, -9.47924
Irish Grid reference
Q 99476 33370

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.

Public transport

Bus station in the center of the Listowel and Abbeyfeale towns.

About the trail

The Listowel to Abbeyfeale route on the Kingdom of Kerry Greenway begins in the beautiful town of Listowel. It is nestled between the Stack Mountains to the south and the foothills of Mullaghareirk Mountains and finishes at the Limerick border. The 16km route offers unspoilt views of the surrounding pastureland and picturesque landscape of heather bog land, fertile valleys and rolling hills and the lively historic market town of Listowel. It connects with ‘The Limerick Greenway’ at Abbeyfeale, and continues on for 40km through the three key market towns of Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, and North from Rathkeale to the townland of Ballingarrane. Along the route, you’ll find picnic tables and benches where you can enjoy great views in a peaceful and tranquil place.

Waymarking
White arrow on green background
Dogs
Yes

Who manages it

Kerry County Council

Email: [email protected] | Tel: 066 7183591

Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.

Trails nearby

Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.

Common questions

How long is the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick?

16 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 1 hour 20 minutes.

How hard is the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick?

It is graded Easy for both cycling and walking. Grades are set by Sport Ireland against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.

Where does the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick start?

Starts at Listowel. The trailhead is at 52.44284, -9.47924 (Irish Grid Q 99476 33370).

Can you bring a dog on the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick?

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.

Can you get to the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick without a car?

Bus station in the center of the Listowel and Abbeyfeale towns.

Who manages the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways - Listowel to Limerick?

Kerry County Council. 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.