Great Southern Greenway Limerick
Grade
Easy
Length
39 km
Time
4 hours
Format
Linear
Ascent
143 m
Start Point
Abbeyfeale
Finish Point
Rathkeale
Nearest Town to Start
Abbeyfeale/Newcastlewest, Ardagh, Rathkeale
Lat. and Long.
52.394092, -9.302645
/ 52.525179, -8.943438
The Great Southern 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.
Trail Management
Limerick City & County Council
Facilities
Car parking
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheets 72 and 64
While this trail can be cycled - it is necessary to dismount to open gates along the route.