A LIMERICK walking trail has been named among the top walking spots in Ireland.
As spring sets in and people get out and about enjoying the change in weather, the Limerick Greenway has been ranked second in a list of Ireland’s favourite walking trails, compiled by Betfair Casino.
The list was compiled using an index score made up of figures from Google rating, Tripadvisor reviews, and Instagram hashtags, and ranked the greenway in second place, on par with the Howth Cliff Walk in Dublin.
Clare’s Cliffs of Moher took the top spot, while the Ballycotton Cliff Walk in Cork, Castletown House in Celbridge, Kildare, and Errigal in Donegal all came in joint third place.
Rounding out the top six were the Sugarloaf in Wicklow, Killinthomas Woods in Kildare, and Croagh Patrick in Mayo.
The Limerick Greenway had an average Google Rating of 4.6 out of five, and had 3,783 Instagram hashtags, with people showcasing their adventures along the 40km walking trail.
Limerick Greenway follows the old Kerry to Limerick railway line, and takes in towns such as Rathkeale, Newcastle West, and Abbeyfeale.
It also offers access to some of Limerick’s well-known attractions such as Ferguson’s Viaduct, Barnagh Tunnel, and the Castle Demense Park.
The Greenway path can be accessed from a number of points, in Rathkeale, Ardagh, Newcastle West, Barnagh, Templeglantine, and Abbeyfeale.
