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Blackrock Beach – Celia Griffin Famine Memorial loop from Salthill

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Blackrock Beach – Celia Griffin Famine Memorial loop from Salthill

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Blackrock Beach – Celia Griffin Famine Memorial loop from Salthill

00:33

5.28km

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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126 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 …

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1.29 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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2.20 km

Celia Griffin Famine Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Unveiled in 2012, the Famine Ship Memorial began as a memorial to Celia Griffin, who died of starvation in Galway during the Great Famine in 1847. Celia Griffin represents all …

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2.30 km

Galway Famine Ship Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Unveiled in 2012, the Famine Ship Memorial began as a memorial to Celia Griffin, who died of starvation in Galway during the Great Famine in 1847. Celia Griffin represents all …

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5.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

5.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

7°C

49 %

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