Walking

The University of Limerick is located approximately 4km east of Limerick City Centre. There are two main options for accessing the University from the City Centre by foot: (1) along the Dublin Road and Plassey Park Road and (2) along the canal and river bank which each take approximately 50 minutes.

The benefits of Walking:

Significant Cost Savings
Improved Mental and Physical Health
Enhanced Academic Performance
Lower Carbon Footprint

Raincoats and umbrellas are available in the Student Life Shop and the Visitor Centre

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Campus Maps

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Pedestrian Entrances Map

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Walking Distance / Time Map

Showers on Campus

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Challenges & Competitions

A number of challenges and competitions are held on campus at various times each semester for both staff and students. The two main challenges are the Walktober Step Challenge in Semester 1 and the Marchathon Step Challenge in Semester 2.

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