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Cycling route · 2 stops

Galway to Barna by bike: a coastal ride along Galway Bay

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✓ Ridden by Alberto before publishing · route facts measured

This ride follows Galway Bay west out of the city, past Salthill and Silverstrand beach to the small harbour at Barna (Bearna), with views across the water much of the way. It's a popular outing for an afternoon on the bike. Read our calmer cycling guide before you go.

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Measured route facts

Distance
9.8 km
Climb
35 m up · 32 m down
Away from traffic
3% of the way
Buggy & wheelchair
Step-free, paved
Benches on the way
38
Public toilets nearby
5
Playgrounds nearby
2
Drinking water
1
Elevation profile Download GPX
Elevation profile Elevation profile: from 4 m to 6 m, highest point 29 m, 35 m of climbing over 9.8 km 20 m0 m 0 m4.9 km9.8 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 · 4 m elev
    Start: Spanish Arch
    Sunrise over Clare from Salthill, Galway
    Spanish Arch · Tom Murphy
  2. Stop 1 3.3 km · 9 m elev
    Stop 1: Salthill Promenade
    Follow the seafront out of the city; take care around walkers on busy days.
    Salthill and Galway Bay, Galway (506271)
    Salthill Promenade · Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada
  3. Stop 2 6.5 km · 11 m elev
    Stop 2: Silverstrand beach
    A sheltered sandy beach between Salthill and Barna, good for a break.
    Salthill and Galway Bay, Galway (506272)
    Silverstrand beach · Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada
  4. Finish 9.8 km · 6 m elev
    Finish: Barna pier
    Bearna Pier
    Barna pier · Sharonlflynn

Tips

  • Beyond Salthill the coast road is shared with traffic and can be busy and narrow in places: wear bright clothing and use lights.
  • The wind off the bay can be strong, so the ride back may be slower than the ride out.
  • Barna has cafés and pubs near the pier for a stop before you turn back.

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Galway to Barna by bike: a coastal ride along Galway Bay · FAQ

How long is the Galway to Barna by bike: a coastal ride along Galway Bay and what are the main stops?

Galway to Barna by bike: a coastal ride along Galway Bay covers about 9.8 km (35 m climb) in Galway with 4 stops in order: Spanish Arch → Salthill Promenade → Silverstrand beach → Barna pier.

Can I open Galway to Barna by bike: a coastal ride along Galway Bay 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-to-barna-coast-ride.gpx) for Garmin, Komoot, Strava or Apple Watch.

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