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Sunset at the Races

Galway Races is 6 km northeast of the city, but the real show is watching the sun dip below the horizon from the nearby woods. It is a quiet contrast to the noise of the track.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 20:26

    Olive Tree Bistro

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at Olive Tree Bistro. It is a 5-minute walk from Terryland Forest Park and opens at 10:00, so it is ready for an early afternoon start.

  2. 21:16

    Terryland Forest Park

    Walk 11 minutes from Olive Tree Bistro into Terryland Forest Park. Find a spot facing southwest. The park was designed for citizens to enjoy nature, and it offers a clear view of the sky without the crowds of the beach.

  3. 21:56

    Terryland Forest Park

    Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the NW, casting long shadows across the urban forest. The golden light begins at 21:01, but the main event is the sunset at 21:56.

  4. 22:26

    Point Bar

    End the evening at Point Bar. It is a 5-minute walk from the park. It stays open until 23:30, giving you time to relax after the sun goes down.

Local tip

The races are 6 km away. Do not try to walk there from the park. Check the route for transport.

Check before you go

  • Olive Tree Bistro opens at 10:00.
  • Point Bar closes at 23:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Galway (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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