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Salmon Weir Bridge – Lynch's Castle loop from Galway

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Salmon Weir Bridge – Lynch's Castle loop from Galway

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Salmon Weir Bridge – Lynch's Castle loop from Galway

00:59

3.88km

10m

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: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 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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1.44 km

Salmon Weir Bridge

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The Salmon Weir Bridge crosses the River Corrib from the Cathedral on one side to the courthouse on the other. Many people gather on this bridge in summer to see …

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3

1.56 km

Brücke "Droiched an Dóchais"

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4

1.73 km

Sally Longs Music Legends Mural

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Tina has now joined us 😪

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5

1.96 km

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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6

2.03 km

Street of Galway

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7

2.04 km

Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde Statues

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These two gentlemen were donated as artwork by Estonia and represent a significant part of Irish writing.

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2.09 km

WILLIAM STREET

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3.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

378 m

182 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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16°C

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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