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Location: Galway, Ireland

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1. Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Galway Ceannt

12.5km

01:17

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Hard

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Moderate

4.8

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2. Claddagh Basin – Blackrock Beach loop from Knocknacarra

10.3km

01:04

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Hard

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Moderate

5.0

(4)

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3. Blackrock Beach – Claddagh Basin loop from Shantalla

8.44km

00:52

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hiking

Cycling

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Easy

Up to 3 miles and 330 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Moderate

Up to 10 miles and 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Hard

More than 10 miles or 1000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Moderate

Tips

Natalie

April 24, 2023

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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Location: Galway, Ireland

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