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Quay Street, Galway – Galway's street musicians loop from Galway

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Quay Street, Galway – Galway's street musicians loop from Galway

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Quay Street, Galway – Galway's street musicians loop from Galway

00:50

8.09km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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216 m

Claddagh Basin

Highlight • River

A peaceful place for a run, especially on a calm day. Take the narrow path flanked by water either side here at the start of the Eglinton Canal.

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308 m

Galway

Highlight • Settlement

Galway is one of the cultural centres of the Irish west coast, known amongst other things for street music. The colourful city can get crowded on weekends. In many pubs …

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601 m

Quay Street is one of Galway’s most popular and busy pedestrian areas. Here you will find great irish pubs and restaurants, as well as museums and tourist attractions . Quay Street is Galway’s “Temple Bar”!
guide-ireland.com/tourist-attractions/quay-street

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723 m

The Kings Head, Galway

Highlight • Pub

One of the most beautiful pubs in Galway

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788 m

Galway's street musicians

Highlight • Settlement

Galway is just great in all seasons. There are numerous great bars with live music and some hostels. However, since the song Ed overflowed a bit. Even in February it is great.

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909 m

Lynch's Castle

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Imposing old building in the middle of Galway's pedestrian street. Once the home of the most powerful family in the city.

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981 m

Buttermilk Walk, Galway

Highlight • Trail

1.66 km

Galway Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas

Highlight • Religious Site

Construction began in 1958 on the site of the old city prison. It was completed in 1965, making it the last large stone cathedral to be built in Europe. It …

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8.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.52 km

3.41 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

3.51 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 12 August

23°C

17°C

76 %

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Quay Street, Galway – Galway's street musicians loop from Galway

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