Listowel to Abbeyfeale Greenway
Limerick Border 
Overview
Beginning in Listowel and winding through the Feale Valley, the Listowel Greenway offers 16 km of rolling hills, river valleys, and peaceful rural landscapes. This beautiful route traces the valley of the River Feale, passing through woodland corridors, fern-lined cuttings, and tranquil stretches that reveal the natural beauty of North Kerry. The route seamlessly links with the Limerick Greenway at Abbeyfeale, extending the experience into County Limerick for a further 37km.
Listowel offers plenty to explore. Listowel Castle built in the 15th century overlooks the Feale River. Experience the legacy of North Kerry. You can explore the lives of world-renowned authors at the Kerry Writers’ Museum or catch a contemporary show at St. John’s Theatre and Arts Centre, a stunning cultural hub located right in the town square. Be sure to check St. John’s latest event calendar to see what’s on during your visit.
Listowel Square – Tim Kennelly Roundabout
The route starts adjacent to Bridge Road, there is a designated car park at the start point. You will travel adjacent to the river Feale for a few minutes before turning left into Listowel Town Park. The park includes an array of amenities for all ages. There is a Pitch & Putt golf course, children’s playground, tennis courts, and playing pitches. The Garden of Europe is one of the park’s hidden gems. The garden is laid out in different sections, with over 2,500 plants and shrubs, each with a different planting theme, representing native flora from across Europe. It also includes the John B. Keane memorial sculpture. After c. 500 meters, you will emerge into a quiet residential street before joining Upper Church Street. This is a busy road but has a cycle lane with kerb separation. After c. 350 meters, you will join a fully segregated route at the Tim Kennelly Roundabout.
Tim Kennelly Roundabout – Lacka East
Lacka East – Abbeyfeale
Need to Know
Gradients are gentle.
Ciars Quest is an augmented reality experience available to users of the Listowel-Limerick Greenway. See https://www.ciarsquest.ie for more details of this free fun family adventure focusing on Biodiversity along the greenway.
Listowel parkrun takes place at the town park every Saturday morning.
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Amenities
- Parking
- EV Charging
- Toilets
- Playground
- Picnic Area
- Refreshments
- Food & Drink
- Accommodation
- Bike Repair
Route connects with…
Limerick Greenway
Biodiversity highlights for the greenway include:
Pollinators
Hedgerows play a critical role in the beauty and benefits of the Greenway. In particular, the variety of flowering plants found along the greenway attract helpful pollinators like bees, butterflies and other insects. These pollinators are crucial to the health of the hedgerows due to their role in plant reproduction and the growth of fruits and seeds that support other animals.
Oaks
First brought to Ireland more than 12,000 years ago by migrating birds and mammals, oaks have played a valued role in Irish culture and traditions for centuries. They have featured in ceremonies, filled agricultural needs and provided shelter to residents of Ireland from people to pheasants. Oak trees along the greenway support thousands of species, including Ireland’s native red squirrel, primarily by providing a place to eat, shelter and breed.
Bats
The greenway’s woodland corridor and overbridge provide important habitats for Ireland’s bats, which use a variety of landscapes throughout the year as they feed, roost and travel. There are nine bat species confirmed resident in Ireland, and they are most often spotted just after dusk to avoid winged predators. Bats in Ireland hibernate in the winter, so won’t be spotted from November to March.
Code of Conduct
To keep our greenways welcoming and safe for all users—walkers, cyclists, families, and wildlife alike—please review our Code of Conduct before you go.
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Whether you’re travelling by train, bus, or car, use these tools to plan your route.
Common Questions
Visitors can join or leave the route from the Listowel Greenway Car Park, the Tim Kennelly Roundabout in Listowel, Lacka East entry/exit point and at the Abbeyfeale Limerick Greenway entry/exit point.
The number 13 Bus (Bus Éireann) service links Listowel with Abbeyfeale with connections from Listowel to Tralee, Ballybunion and other North Kerry locations. For more information please visit: https://www.transportforireland.ie/
Free parking is available at the Listowel Greenway Car Park, Bridge Road and the Greenway car park, Abbeyfeale. There is also accessible car parking at these locations. EV Charging is available at a number of locations in Listowel, including in the Square.
The entire route is smooth with no gravel surface along the route.
No water fountain facilities are available on the route.
Water fountain facilities are available in several locations e.g., in Listowel’s main square outside O’Sullivans Bike Hire and at Listowel Community Centre to the right of the main entrance.
There are bike parking facilities located along the route at Listowel, Kilmeany, Kilmorna and at Sluicequarter (shortly before the county border into County Limerick). There is a mobility turning sport at Kilmeany.
A bike repair station can be found at the Kilmorna area of the route.
O’Sullivan Cycles, Listowel is located a short distance from the Greenway. Further information on their services can be found online.
Like Bikes offer a drop and collect service for the Listowel to Limerick Greenway. Further details can be found online.
Other bike hire operators also operate along the Limerick Greenway.
Any reference to specific bike hire operators should not be regarded as a recommendation for their services.
Rest and picnic areas are located along the route at Listowel, Kilmeany, Kilmorna and at Sluicequarter (shortly before the county border into County Limerick).
There are no toilet facilities available along the greenway route.
Toilet facilities are available at the Listowel Greenway Car Park in Listowel and the Abbeyfeale Limerick Greenway entry/exit point and car park facility in Abbeyfeale.
There is a playground and green spaces in the Town Park in Listowel.
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