Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Shannon

Shannon

The best walks and hikes around the River Shannon

4.3

(161)

1,162

hikers

104

hikes

Want to go hiking around the River Shannon to explore more of this corner of

Roscommon? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes around the River Shannon to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks around the River Shannon is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: October 25, 2025

4.5

(24)

220

hikers

1. Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop

10.1km

03:19

480m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.3

(4)

hikers

2. Limerick Three Bridges loop

5.18km

01:20

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in England and beyond.

4.6

(7)

hikers

3. Parteen Weir loop from O'Briensbridge

4.77km

01:12

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.3

(3)

hikers

4. Shannon Banks Nature Trail

5.30km

01:21

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

5. Meelick Weir Walkway via St. Francis Church loop

5.97km

01:31

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

hikers

6. Killaloe Town loop

4.89km

01:16

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.0

(2)

hikers

7. Banagher to Meelick Weir Walkway return

18.1km

04:35

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

hikers

8. Burgess Park loop via Costume Bridge

2.98km

00:46

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.8

(14)

hikers

9. Lough Derg Shoreline – Moylussa Summit Boardwalk loop from Ballina

12.4km

03:59

540m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.3

(12)

hikers

10. View of Lough Derg – Moylussa Summit Boardwalk loop from Ballina

8.51km

03:04

520m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.

Already have an account?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Other adventures around the River Shannon

Follow the water - Along Ireland's rivers and lakes

Hiking Collection by

Renée

Ireland's blue rivers and lakes – walks along the water

Hiking Collection by

Irland

Discover Ireland's past – historical walks on the Emerald Isle

Hiking Collection by

Irland

Between waves and peaks — to the best views in Ireland

Hiking Collection by

Irland

Hiking through the heart of the Emerald Isle – discover central Ireland

Hiking Collection by

Irland

Irish wanderlust — 8 long-distance hiking trails on the Emerald Isle

Hiking Collection by

Irland

Walking through the heart of the Emerald Isle in Central Ireland

Hiking Collection by

OUTDOOR Magazin

Explore Ireland's diverse history and nature by bike – Kingfisher Trail

Cycling Collection by

Amy

Most popular routes around the River Shannon

Cycling around the River Shannon

Road Cycling Routes around the River Shannon

Running Trails around the River Shannon

Easy hikes around the River Shannon

MTB Trails around the River Shannon

Most popular attractions around the River Shannon

Places to see

Castles

Lakes

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Explore more

Browse the best Hikes in other regions.

Roscommon Municipal District Boyle Municipal District Athlone Municipal District

The best walks and hikes around the River Shannon

1. Moylussa & Ballycuggaran loop

2. Limerick Three Bridges loop

3. Parteen Weir loop from O'Briensbridge

4. Shannon Banks Nature Trail

5. Meelick Weir Walkway via St. Francis Church loop

6. Killaloe Town loop

7. Banagher to Meelick Weir Walkway return

8. Burgess Park loop via Costume Bridge

9. Lough Derg Shoreline – Moylussa Summit Boardwalk loop from Ballina

10. View of Lough Derg – Moylussa Summit Boardwalk loop from Ballina

Other adventures around the River Shannon

Most popular routes around the River Shannon

Most popular attractions around the River Shannon

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️