New 5km River Route sees students walk the walk
University of Galway has unveiled a new 5km River Route to enhance physical and mental wellbeing for students, staff and the wider community.
The initiative was launched by Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Mike Cubbard, and University of Galway President, Professor David Burn, as part of the University’s ongoing investment in outdoor facilities, with funding support from Galway City Council’s Active Cities and Healthy Galway programmes
The newly marked River Route begins on campus at the Jes Rowing Club and runs along the banks of the River Corrib, finishing at the rugby pitch within the Dangan Sports Campus.
The scenic riverside route makes use of the tow path and features clearly marked kilometre points and navigation maps to support walkers, joggers and runners of all abilities.
The River Route formalises and enhances a pathway already popular with local running and community groups and is designed to encourage participation by people at every level, from casual walkers to competitive athletes.
The new River Route builds on the University’s outdoor wellbeing facilities and infrastructure, which include a full-size outdoor basketball court; a 3v3 basketball court; table tennis facilities; two outdoor exercise stations and the Sports Centre and Dangan Sports Campus.