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Salthill Promenade, Galway – Blackrock Beach loop from Salthill

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Salthill Promenade, Galway – Blackrock Beach loop from Salthill

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Salthill Promenade, Galway – Blackrock Beach loop from Salthill

00:31

2.03km

0m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

522 m

Salthill Promenade, Galway

Highlight • Beach

De Salthill Promenade, affectionately known by locals as 'The Prom', is a delightful two-kilometer flat cycling route directly along the Atlantic Ocean. As you cycle along this wide path, you'll …

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745 m

Blackrock Beach

Highlight • Beach

Blackrock is the sporting heart of Salthill, where the iconic yellow-and-white diving tower has watched over Galway Bay for decades. For cyclists, this is the legendary end of the promenade: …

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1.01 km

Blackrock Cottage

Highlight • Cafe

Perfect coffee and açai bowls, also take away

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2.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.48 km

421 m

108 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

196 m

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Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

17 %

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