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Blackrock Beach – Lynch's Castle loop from Salthill

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Blackrock Beach – Lynch's Castle loop from Salthill

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Blackrock Beach – Lynch's Castle loop from Salthill

01:04

10.3km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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701 m

Blackrock Beach

Highlight • Beach

A run along the Salthill Promenade from Galway will bring you to Blackrock beach. It is popular with swimmers so a great place to take off your trainers and go for a paddle. If you are brave enough, there is even a diving board the extends out into the deeper sea.

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1.87 km

Anchor Monument on Salthill Promenade

Highlight • Monument

Overlooking Galway Bay, Salthill Promenade is an easy, flat walk from Galway. There are lots of shops and cafes along the way accompanying the wide open views.

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3.46 km

Claddagh Quay and River Corrib Estuary

Highlight • River

Frequent open-air events. Scattered benches and shop fittings to enjoy the sea air.

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3.63 km

Claddagh Basin

Highlight • River

A peaceful place for a run, especially on a calm day. Take the narrow path flanked by water either side here at the start of the Eglinton Canal.

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3.72 km

Galway

Highlight • Settlement

Galway is one of the cultural centres of the Irish west coast, known amongst other things for street music. The colourful city can get crowded on weekends. In many pubs you can listen to live music and of course sample the famous black beer. It is also gateway to the fascinating landscapes of Connemara.

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4.55 km

Quincentennial Fountain (Galway Hooker Monument)

Highlight • Monument

The Galway Hooker Monument was designed by architect and sculptor Eamon O'Doherty. It was erected in Eyre Square in 1984 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Galway's charter.

The sculpture, also known as the Quincentennial Fountain, symbolizes the sails of Galway Hooker boats, traditional vessels that originated in Galway. The listed work also commemorates the importance of the sea in the city's development.

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4.74 km

Lynch's Castle

Highlight • Castle

Imposing old building in the middle of Galway's pedestrian street. Once the home of the most powerful family in the city.

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5.27 km

Galway Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas

Highlight • Religious Site

Construction began in 1958 on the site of the old city prison. It was completed in 1965, making it the last large stone cathedral to be built in Europe. It was jointly dedicated to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and to St. Nicholas.

The cathedral's architect was John J. Robinson, who had previously designed many churches in Dublin and across the country. The cathedral's architecture draws from many influences. The dome and columns reflect a Renaissance style.
Other features, including the rose windows and mosaics, reflect the broad tradition of Christian art.
At 44.2 meters (145 feet) tall, the cathedral's dome is a prominent landmark on the city's skyline.

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10.3 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.01 km

3.60 km

2.17 km

474 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.21 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

14°C

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92 %

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Blackrock Beach

Anchor Monument on Salthill Promenade

Claddagh Quay and River Corrib Estuary

Claddagh Basin

Galway

Quincentennial Fountain (Galway Hooker Monument)

Lynch's Castle

Galway Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas

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