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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Ireland  /  Western Ireland  /  Province of Connacht  /  County Galway  /  Galway  /  Riverside Walk

Riverside Walk, Galway

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#4 of 15 in Historic Sites in Galway
Historic Walking Area · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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Riverside Walk along the Corrib River is easy and accessible, offering a chance to see some of the town's highlights, including its university and cathedral. Plan your Riverside Walk visit and explore what else you can see and do in Galway using our Galway vacation planning tool.
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  • By d22randy
    Definitely get out and walk!! We did both sides of this and loved it! Look for the swans. Then do the paths out to SaltMill (is that right?) and the lighthouse! 
    Definitely get out and walk!! We did both sides of this and loved it! Look for the swans. Then do the paths out to SaltMill (is that right?) and the lighthouse!  more »
  • By mafischl
    My wife and I had the advantage of doing this walk on a sunny, beautiful day. People were out and about. Very vibrant and absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend it. 
    My wife and I had the advantage of doing this walk on a sunny, beautiful day. People were out and about. Very vibrant and absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend it.  more »
  • By clohanes
    We got up early of a Sunday morning and did this walk. The sun was shining of a Autumn day which made it all the more pleasant. We met lots of people on this walk was seems to be popular with... 
    We got up early of a Sunday morning and did this walk. The sun was shining of a Autumn day which made it all the more pleasant. We met lots of people on this walk was seems to be popular with...  more »
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