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Walking route · 2 stops

Along the Salthill Prom: Spanish Arch to Blackrock

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✓ Walked by Alberto before publishing · route facts measured

Walking "the Prom" is a Galway habit. This route leaves the city at the Spanish Arch, crosses to the Claddagh and follows the seafront to the Blackrock diving tower at the far end of the Salthill Promenade, where local tradition is to "kick the wall" before turning back.

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Measured route facts

Distance
3.7 km
Climb
9 m up · 9 m down
Away from traffic
67% of the way
Buggy & wheelchair
Step-free, paved
Benches on the way
41
Public toilets nearby
5
Playgrounds nearby
1
Drinking water
1
Elevation profile Download GPX
Elevation profile Elevation profile: from 5 m to 4 m, highest point 10 m, 9 m of climbing over 3.7 km 20 m0 m 0 m1.9 km3.7 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 · 5 m elev
    Start: Spanish Arch
    Sunrise over Clare from Salthill, Galway
    Spanish Arch · Tom Murphy
  2. Stop 1 1.2 km · 3 m elev
    Stop 1: The Claddagh
    Cross the river to the old fishing village area, where swans often gather at the quay.
    Salthill and Galway Bay, Galway (506271)
    The Claddagh · Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada
  3. Stop 2 2.5 km · 7 m elev
    Stop 2: Salthill Promenade
    The long seafront promenade, with views across Galway Bay towards the Burren hills on a clear day.
    Sea Divingboard Salthill Galway Ireland 2008
    Salthill Promenade · Terence wiki
  4. Finish 3.7 km · 4 m elev
    Finish: Blackrock diving tower
    Blackrock Diving Tower
    Blackrock diving tower · Michael Deligan

Tips

  • The Prom is exposed to the wind and rain off the Atlantic: bring a warm, waterproof layer even in summer.
  • Sunsets over Galway Bay are worth timing your walk for.
  • Walking back the same way doubles the distance; buses run along the Salthill road if you'd rather ride back.

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Along the Salthill Prom: Spanish Arch to Blackrock · FAQ

How long is the Along the Salthill Prom: Spanish Arch to Blackrock and what are the main stops?

Along the Salthill Prom: Spanish Arch to Blackrock covers about 3.7 km (9 m climb) in Galway with 4 stops in order: Spanish Arch → The Claddagh → Salthill Promenade → Blackrock diving tower.

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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-salthill-prom-walk.gpx) for Garmin, Komoot, Strava or Apple Watch.

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