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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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Riverside Walk reviews

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  • By snoozermoose
    It's not a very long walk, but we appreciated the pretty river views and the signs about the birds along the trail. A pleasant way to escape the crowds on the main streets of Galway. 
    It's not a very long walk, but we appreciated the pretty river views and the signs about the birds along the trail. A pleasant way to escape the crowds on the main streets of Galway.  more »
  • By paulanU8303HA
    I went on this walk with a friend who knows Galway city, and it was a magical mystery tour for me. We both enjoy spotting different species of bird, and there was plenty to choose from. For a... 
    I went on this walk with a friend who knows Galway city, and it was a magical mystery tour for me. We both enjoy spotting different species of bird, and there was plenty to choose from. For a...  more »
  • By Mandy C
    We had a full day just to relax and wander around Galway and decided to do this little walk. We started at the Salmon Weir bridge which was incredibly crowded with pedestrians and you could really... 
    We had a full day just to relax and wander around Galway and decided to do this little walk. We started at the Salmon Weir bridge which was incredibly crowded with pedestrians and you could really...  more »
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