Walk: Great Southern Trail
Starting Point: Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick
Services: Newcastlewest
Distance: 85km
Difficulty: Easy
To Suit: All levels of fitness
Ireland's rolling green landscape, much of it untouched by development, makes it an ideal location for the enthusiast and casual walker alike.
Numerous signed walking routes of note have been developed over the last few years. The Great Southern Trail is a unique 85 km stretch of countryside in West Limerick / North Kerry. It is the route taken by the Limerick - Tralee railway line, which opened in 1867/1880 and closed in 1975/1977. If you are planning a walking holiday or a short break to Ireland's Shannon Region, why not check out the sections of the trail, which have been developed for walking.
Contact: Great Southern Trail
Address: Grortbui, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick
Tel: +353 69 62597
Web: http://www.southerntrail.net/
E-mail: southerntrail@eircom.net
Head Office, Shannon Town Centre,
Shannon, Co Clare: t: +353 (0)61 361555 f: +353 (0)61 361903