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Salthill Promenade from South Park — Galway

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Salthill Promenade from South Park — Galway

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4.2

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Salthill Promenade from South Park — Galway

02:16

8.98km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Parking

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344 m

Galway South Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated in the Claddagh area of Galway city, South Park (referred locally as ‘The Swamp’), is an excellent starting point for a longer walk of the famous Salthill promenade. Its …

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1.51 km

Celia Griffin Famine Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Unveiled in 2012, the Famine Ship Memorial began as a memorial to Celia Griffin, who died of starvation in Galway during the Great Famine in 1847. Celia Griffin represents all …

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2.41 km

Anchor Monument on Salthill Promenade

Highlight • Monument

Overlooking Galway Bay, Salthill Promenade is an easy, flat walk from Galway. There are lots of shops and cafes along the way accompanying the wide open views.

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3.36 km

Salthill Promenade, Galway

Highlight • Beach

A nice promenade for walking or cycling

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8.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

1.74 km

892 m

428 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

2.93 km

< 100 m

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Trail Reviews

Séamus McNally

September 1, 2024, Hike from Nimmo's Pier, to Salthill, Galway

Great walk from city (Claddagh end) to Salthill and back.

June 5, 2025, IRL Galway erkunden

Komoot failed to record several times today. (> straight lines) The phone worked normally. Stop button not activated. (?)

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