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King John's Castle – King John's Castle loop from Limerick Colbert

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King John's Castle – King John's Castle loop from Limerick Colbert

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King John's Castle – King John's Castle loop from Limerick Colbert

02:32

49.3km

560m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.7 km for 141 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.15 km

Mathew Bridge (Abbey River)

Highlight • Bridge

National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Mathew Bridge, 2025-08-03):
buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/21513015/mathew-bridge-limerick-limerick
“Reg No 21513015 ...”

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2

1.23 km

St Mary's Cathedral

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The cathedral was founded in 1168 AD and stands beautifully on the banks of the River Shannon. It is considered one of the most important medieval buildings in Ireland that …

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3

1.79 km

King John's Castle

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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 …

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4

1.86 km

King John's Castle

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Castle from the 13th century is one of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe.

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5

13.4 km

Woodcock Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful views both to the left and right whilst cycling up this hill.

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6

31.9 km

Coffee Stop in Sixmilebridge

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nice little coffee stop in Sixmilebridge, good Americano.

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47.8 km

Sarsfield Bridge

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Part of Sarsfield Bridge
The bridge borders Sarsfield Street and forms a steel swing bridge constructed in 1923, replacing an earlier swing bridge.

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48.1 km

Hook & Ladder Café, Limerick

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Hook & Ladder (7 Sarsfield Street, 2024-07-31):
hookandladder.ie/hook-and-ladder-cafes/cafe-limerick-city

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49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.8 km

885 m

354 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

17.0 km

172 m

135 m

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Highest point (290 m)

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Friday 22 May

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