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Westmeath

Costume Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

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Ireland

Westmeath

Costume Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

Moderate

runners

Costume Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

01:05

10.5km

40m

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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832 m

Costume Bridge

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Enjoy sensational views down the glistening River Shannon from Costume Bridge. It's a six-span wrought-iron railway bridge built in 1850 to replace the original bridge built by Sir Henry Sidney …

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926 m

Athlone Castle

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Viewed today, it still retains elements of the 1210 castle along with various additions and alterations made in response to advances in warfare.

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1.07 km

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Athlone

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After the dissolution of the monasteries at the time of the Reformation and the subsequent demise of the abbey, a small chapel was built within the confines of the old …

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1.09 km

Sean's Bar – Ireland's Oldest Pub

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Listed in both Lonely Planet's "25 of the Most Incredible Bars in the World" and "50 Bars to Blow Your Mind," a visit to Sean's is a must! What's even …

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9.89 km