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The Great Southern Trail

The Great Southern Trail (GST) is a free amenity for walking, cycling, running and hiking.Accessible from the rear of the Railway Bar, it is situated on the outskirts of town on the Athea road.It stretches 3km westward to the Kerry border and 35km eastward linking Abbeyfeale with Newcastlewest and Rathkeale.One encounters bridges, streams, woods, a tunnel, various flora, fauna, and wild birds.The trail was originally the Limerick to Tralee railway line. The Abbeyfeale station opened 20 Dec 1880 and officially closed 3 Nov 1975.A bike hire and collection service is available from Pedal Persuits. Contact Jim:+353868134061.

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