Limerick Greenway
Greenway · Limerick
Limerick Greenway is a 39.7 km easy waymarked linear route in Limerick, starting near Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale.
Grades by activity
Getting there
Starts at Rathkeale - Irish Palatine Museum, near Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale.
Finishes at Abbeyfeale - old railway station.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.52518, -8.94344
- Irish Grid reference
- R 359 419
- Ordnance Survey sheets
- Discovery Series Sheets 72 and 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.
Public transport
Bus Eireann to Rathkeale, Newcastlewest and Abbeyfeale
About the trail
This trail takes walkers and cyclists along the redeveloped line of the old railway through the countryside between Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale in West Limerick, passing through Ardagh, Newcastle West, Barnagh and Temleglantine. There are many items of historical interest along the route.
Before you go
The Limerick Greenway is generally a Class 2 walking and cycling trail
- Waymarking
- Greenway signage - greens sign with white arrows
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
Limerick City & County Council
Limerick City & County Council - Email:[email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Curragh Chase - Curragh Cycling Trail 9.1 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Curragh Chase - Curragh Trail 9.1 km away · 2.7 km trail
- Curragh Chase - Glenisca Cycling Trail 9.1 km away · 3.8 km trail
- Curragh Chase - Glenisca Trail 9.1 km away · 3.8 km trail
- Curragh Chase - Lake Trail 9.1 km away · 0.9 km trail
- Knockfierna Famine Memorial Loop 9.4 km away · 4 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Limerick Greenway?
39.7 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 143 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 10 hours.
How hard is the Limerick Greenway?
It is graded Easy for both walking and cycling. Grades are set by Sport Ireland against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Limerick Greenway start?
Starts at Rathkeale - Irish Palatine Museum, near Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastlewest, Abbeyfeale. The trailhead is at 52.52518, -8.94344 (Irish Grid R 359 419).
Can you bring a dog on the Limerick Greenway?
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 Limerick Greenway without a car?
Bus Eireann to Rathkeale, Newcastlewest and Abbeyfeale.
Who manages the Limerick Greenway?
Limerick City & 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.