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St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Limerick Colbert

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St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Limerick Colbert

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St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick – King John's Castle loop from Limerick Colbert

01:17

4.97km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.42 km

The Hunt Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum in the former customs house houses an exceptional private collection of art and antiques

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2

1.52 km

Mathew Bridge (Abbey River)

Highlight • Bridge

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Mathew Bridge, 2025-08-03):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/21513015/mathew-bridge-limerick-limerick
“Reg No 21513015 ...”

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3

1.90 km

St Mary's Cathedral, Limerick

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the most important medieval structures in Ireland. Dedicated 1168.

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4

2.21 km

Katie Daly's Heritage Pub & Kitchen

Highlight • Pub

Katie Dalys Heritage Pub & Kitchen:
katiedalyslimerick.com
"Katie Dalys Heritage Pub & Kitchen in the heart of the Limerick’s medieval quarter, A stone throw away from King John’s Castle."

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5

2.37 km

King John's Castle

Highlight • Castle

Castle from the 13th century is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe.

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6

2.43 km

Thomond Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Thomond Bridge, 2025-08-03):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/21508001/thomond-bridge-limerick-limerick
“Reg No 21508001 ...”

Wikipedia (Thomond Bridge, 2025-08-03):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomond_Bridge
“… built in 1836 …”

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7

2.55 km

Treaty stone

Highlight • Monument

The Treaty Stone is the rock on which the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691, marking the city's surrender to William of Orange.

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8

4.31 km

Limerick Milk Market

Highlight • Structure

The market is closed in the evening, but some of the premises in the complex are still open.

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4.97 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.28 km

1.28 km

273 m

136 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

1.60 km

276 m

172 m

139 m

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