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Galway, Ireland

Walking route · 2 stops

River Corrib walk: Eyre Square to the cathedral and the university

By (Our writers) · Published

✓ Walked by Alberto before publishing · route facts measured

The River Corrib is short but powerful, rushing from Lough Corrib to the sea right through the city. This walk crosses it at the Salmon Weir Bridge, visits Galway Cathedral and finishes at the old stone quadrangle of the University of Galway.

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Footwear
Trainers

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Measured route facts

Distance
1.4 km
Climb
11 m up · 9 m down
Away from traffic
26% of the way
Buggy & wheelchair
Step-free, paved
Benches on the way
15
Public toilets nearby
4
Playgrounds nearby
2
Drinking water
None mapped
Elevation profile Download GPX
Elevation profile Elevation profile: from 13 m to 14 m, highest point 16 m, 11 m of climbing over 1.4 km 25 m5 m 0 m680 m1.4 km

Measured by Joyride AI from OpenStreetMap data on (benches within about 30 m of the route; toilets and playgrounds within about 80 m; elevation from Open-Meteo). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The route, stop by stop

  1. Start 0 m · 13 m elev
    Start: Eyre Square
    Eyre Square, Galway
    Eyre Square · Gareth James
  2. Stop 1 450 m · 10 m elev
    Stop 1: Salmon Weir Bridge
    In season you can sometimes see salmon waiting below the weir on their way upriver.
    River Cong
    Salmon Weir Bridge · N Chadwick
  3. Stop 2 910 m · 9 m elev
    Stop 2: Galway Cathedral
    The large stone cathedral by the river, completed in the 1960s. Visitors are usually welcome outside service times.
    Salthill and Galway Bay, Galway (506271)
    Galway Cathedral · Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada
  4. Finish 1.4 km · 14 m elev
    Finish: University of Galway quadrangle
    Sunrise over Clare from Salthill, Galway
    University of Galway quadrangle · Tom Murphy

Tips

  • Respect services at the cathedral and check visiting times before you go.
  • The riverside paths near the university are pleasant for a longer, greener return.
  • Combine it with our medieval city walk for a full morning.

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River Corrib walk: Eyre Square to the cathedral and the university · FAQ

How long is the River Corrib walk: Eyre Square to the cathedral and the university and what are the main stops?

River Corrib walk: Eyre Square to the cathedral and the university covers about 1.4 km (11 m climb) in Galway with 4 stops in order: Eyre Square → Salmon Weir Bridge → Galway Cathedral → University of Galway quadrangle.

Can I open River Corrib walk: Eyre Square to the cathedral and the university in Joyride AI Maps or download a GPX file?

Yes — tap "Open in Maps now" to load all 4 stops into Joyride AI Maps with live turn-by-turn navigation, or download the verified GPX track (route-galway-river-and-cathedral-walk.gpx) for Garmin, Komoot, Strava or Apple Watch.

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