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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

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Westmeath

Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

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3.5

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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

00:46

2.99km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

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313 m

View of the Shannon Weir and Athlone Castle from Burgess Park

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As you enter Burgess Park you'll be delighted by stunning views across the Shannon Weir to the western side of Athlone where the mighty Athlone Castle sits.

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662 m

St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone

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Today's St. Mary's Church of Ireland is situated within the medieval city walls on a hilltop. There was a church on this site before the Reformation. The church was described …

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Athlone Town Bridge

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I would say that is the Athlone Town Bridge. The current bridge from 1844 replaced the old bridge. The latter was the first to be built over the Shannon and …

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1.01 km

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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1.12 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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1.15 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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1.38 km

The Shannon River Weir

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This beautiful weir in Athlone was built in 1842 and spans across the River Shannon.

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1.63 km

A nice cafe with fresh products.
Fresh and healthy food, as well as local products, can be bought here or ordered online and picked up in store.
Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4.30am

bastionkitchen.online

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2.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.41 km

1.33 km

132 m

117 m

Surfaces

1.47 km

1.26 km

251 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 21 April

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Athlone Town Bridge – Athlone Castle loop from Athlone

View of the Shannon Weir and Athlone Castle from Burgess Park

St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone

Athlone Town Bridge

Athlone Castle

Sean's Bar – Ireland's Oldest Pub

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Athlone

The Shannon River Weir

Bastion Kitchen, Athlone

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