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Ardagh Station – Desmond Hall loop from Newcastle West

Ardagh Station – Desmond Hall loop from Newcastle West

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Ardagh Station – Desmond Hall loop from Newcastle West

02:41

58.9km

470m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.35 km

Limerick Greenway Trail

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The Limerick Greenway Trail is a 40 km (25 mile) multi-user trail between Limerick and Kerry on old railway paths. It's well maintained and surfaced making it easy walking and suitable for bikes, buggies and wheelchairs.

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5.73 km

Ardagh Station

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Opened in 1867, it served as a station along the Limerick to Tralee railway line for the next 155 years. It was eventually closed to passenger trains in 1963 and …

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13.4 km

Archaeological Site

27.3 km

Foynes Island Viewpoint

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57.8 km

Desmond Hall

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A banqueting hall, Desmond Hall dates from the 13th century, but with most of the building work being from the 15th. The oak musicians gallery is particularly impressive and has been well restored. The hall is open to the public.

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58.2 km

Fuller's Folly

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On the banks of the River Arra and just south of Desmond Castle is Fuller's Folly. It is said that William Fuller, who bought the plot of land, had a …

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58.5 km

Newcastle West

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Newcastle West lies in the heart of Munsters great Golden Vale. The town has a history as a Desmond stronghold which has seen many wars and conquests. The town has …

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58.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

5.31 km

5.00 km

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

15.5 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

15°C

10°C

53 %

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Ardagh Station – Desmond Hall loop from Newcastle West

Limerick Greenway Trail

Ardagh Station

Foynes Island Viewpoint

Desmond Hall

Fuller's Folly

Newcastle West

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