Sat within the heart of Limerick's medieval quarter and next to the River Shannon is the 13th century Limerick castle.

Although the site dates back to the vikings, the current castle was built in 1200. It is regarded as one of the best preserved castles in Europe.

To visit the castle you must purchase a ticket on kingjohnscastle.ie/tickets . The castle is open 7 days a week.

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1. Kimerick and Killaloe from Limerick loop

46.5km

01:53

250m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Sixmilebridge, Killaloe and Castleconnell from Limerick

99.9km

04:52

1,240m

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

43.7km

01:51

240m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Limerick, Munster, Ireland

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King John's Castle

1. Kimerick and Killaloe from Limerick loop

2. Sixmilebridge, Killaloe and Castleconnell from Limerick

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

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