Trail · County Clare

Kilrush - Riverside Walk

2.9 km1 hr 30 minEasyLinear10 m climbDogs on a lead

Route shape, north at the top · start (filled) and finish (ring) · Sport Ireland

The trail takes you on forest road through a diverse forest area of broadleaf, conifer and mixed woodland of variable age and classes within what was formerly the walled demense of the Vandeleur family.

Time given to walk trail is there and back - time given to walk trail is also there and back

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Outdoors in County Clare this week

Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C

Thu, 29 Oct14° / 12°Sun with grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Sat, 31 Oct13° / 8°Grey cloudGreat day outdoors
Sun, 1 Nov11° / 6°Scattered cloudsGreat day outdoors

Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet

Make a day of it

The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.

Trails & walks

Trail · 100 m awayKilrush - Mixed Woodland3 km45 minEasyLoopThe trail takes you on forest road, path and minor road through a diverse forest area of broadleaf, conifer and mixed woodland of variable age and classes within what was formerly the walled demense of the Vandeleur…

Trail · 100 m awayKilrush - Multi Access0.7 km1 hrEasyLinearThe trail takes you on forest road through a diverse forest area of broadleaf, conifer and mixed woodland of variable age and classes within what was formerly the walled demesne of the Vandeleur family.

Trail · Co. Kerry · 9.4 km awayTarbert - John F Leslie Woodland Walk5 km1 hr 30 minEasyLoopThis walk takes you on track and path through woods on the Leslie Estate overlooking Tarbert Bay at the mouth of the River Shannon with a short section on surfaced road. There is a great variety of flora and fauna to be…

Beaches & bathing waters

Beach · 2.1 km awayCappagh Pier, KilrushWater quality: Excellent (2025)Blue FlagLifeguards in seasonToiletsCappagh is a rocky beach with stones of up to 30cm and is located on the northern side of the small pier. Due to the stony nature of the beach, the number of plants and animals, which are found on the shoreline, is low…

Beach · Co. Kerry · 10 km awayLittor beachParkingDogs on a leadA sandy beach at the mouth of the Shannon river. Divided into 3 sections. Kylatallin to the West. Littor mid section and Currigane, east - end.

Forests & woodlands

Forest · 200 m awayCill RoisKilrush3 trailsParking

Forest · Co. Limerick · 23 km awayFaingFoynesParking

Parks, gardens & islands

Nature spot · 200 m awayVandeleur Walled GardenGardenKilrushWalk, explore or relax in the enchanting Vandeleur Walled Garden, one of County Clare's most beautiful botanical tributes to Ireland's rich natural heritage.

Nature spot · Co. Kerry · 13 km awayBeale StrandBeachStroll the 3km rocky, sandy beach of Beale Strand in County Kerry around the 'dog-leg' of the Shannon estuary.

Heritage sites

Heritage site · 3.8 km awayInis CathaighScattery IslandGraveyardScattery IslandLocated approximately one mile off Kilrush, Scattery Island is home to a monastic settlement founded in the early 6th century by St. Senan who was born locally. There are the ruins of six churches and one of the highest…

Heritage site · Co. Kerry · 7.4 km awayCarrigafoyle CastleCastleCarrigafoyleCarrigafoyle Castle is situated at the mouth of the River Shannon, and was referred to as the ‘Guardian of the Shannon’ because of its strategic location overlooking the shipping lanes that supplied the city of…