Your Romantic Getaway on the Limerick Greenway

  • Couple walking at Tullig Wood on Limerick Greenway. Photo: Sean Curtin

City strolls, charming towns and scenic countryside await you both on the Limerick Greenway. Whether you're a couple who love walking, cycling or just soaking up the scenes, a visit here is all about slowing down and taking it all in - together.

Day One:

Morning – Wickham Way, Limerick City 

Start your trip at this lively indoor market on Wickham Street — packed with food stalls, local crafts, and cool community vibes.

Afternoon/Evening – Check-in at Leens Hotel, Abbeyfeale

It's time to head West and settle in for two nights of B&B bliss, including a cosy dinner in Leens Hotel Abbeyfeale.

Gerry and Mary Liston walking The Limerick Greenway at Barnagh Station House. Photograph: Sean Curtin True Media.

Day Two:

9:30am – Breakfast at Leens Hotel

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading out on the Limerick Greenway. 

11:00am – Pick up your e-bikes from Locomotion at the Abbeyfeale Greenway Hub (a 15-min walk from the hotel) and cycle East from Abbeyfeale to Newcastle West.

 Abbeyfeale - Templeglantine (9km)

Cruise past Devon Road station and into the magical Tullig Wood, a forest filled with native trees, butterflies, and birds. 

Templeglantine ️- Barnagh (4km)

Pass under stone bridges and check out the traditional music vibe in the village of Glantine.

Stop at the Barnagh Greenway Hub for some fun — think crazy golf, a pottery studio, Platform 22 Café, and scenic views from the Barnagh viewing point.

Barnagh - Newcastle West (10km))

This stretch takes you over Ferguson’s Viaduct and through the dramatic Barnagh Tunnel — both stunning relics of the old railway.

Tie up your bikes at Bishop Court and take a short stroll into the town of Newcastle West. Wander through Desmond Castle, chill out in Castle Demesne Park, and pop into a boutique or pub before lunch.

1:30pm – Lunch at Gourmet Green, Newcastle West

Check out this award-winning café full of fresh, local, and organic produce - Perfect post-cycle fuel.

Hop back on your bikes and return to Abbeyfeale at your own pace — the round trip is approx. 46km. 

Evening – Dinner at Devon Inn, Templeglantine

Finish your day with a relaxing dinner at this welcoming hotel.

Two people on Limerick Greenway

Day Three:

9:30am – Breakfast at Leens Hotel

One last relaxing breakfast before checkout at 12PM.

Tag your trip to #LimerickGreenway and share your stories on Instagram and TikTok. This isn’t just a cycle, it’s an all-day vibe with your favourite people.