The best running trails around the River Shannon

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Running around the River Shannon is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around the River Shannon—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop	Expert 01:23 10.1km
O'Briensbridge loop to Parteen Weir	Easy 00:34 4.77km
Limerick Three Bridges loop	Intermediate 00:32 5.17km
Shannon Banks Nature Trail running loop	Intermediate 00:46 7.16km
Garrykennedy to Parker's Point loop	Intermediate 01:17 11.7km
Burgess Park running loop via River Shannon	Easy 00:20 2.98km
Banagher to Meelick Weir return	Expert 01:54 18.2km
Daniel O'Connell Monument – Dockers Monument Limerick loop from Limerick Colbert	Expert 02:15 21.8km
The Hunt Museum loop from Limerick Colbert	Expert 01:40 15.8km

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Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop
01:23
10.1km
8:11/km
480m
480m
Expert
60
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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2
O'Briensbridge loop to Parteen Weir
00:34
4.77km
7:08/km
10m
10m
Easy
3.0
(1)
13
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Limerick Three Bridges loop
00:32
5.17km
6:12/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
10
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Shannon Banks Nature Trail running loop
00:46
7.16km
6:28/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
10
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Garrykennedy to Parker's Point loop
01:17
11.7km
6:34/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
1
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Burgess Park running loop via River Shannon
00:20
2.98km
6:41/km
10m
10m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Banagher to Meelick Weir return
01:54
18.2km
6:16/km
50m
50m
Expert
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
Daniel O'Connell Monument – Dockers Monument Limerick loop from Limerick Colbert
02:15
21.8km
6:13/km
100m
100m
Expert
131
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
The Hunt Museum loop from Limerick Colbert
01:40
15.8km
6:17/km
50m
50m
Expert
5.0
(1)
105
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.