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Do it your way and mix and match these Lough Derg Blueway • Lough Derg Blueway (North) itineraries. , and Woodford. Whether you’re into paddling, walking, cycling, or simply hooked on • Lough Derg Blueway (West) the outdoors, make yours a trip to remember on Ireland’s Blueways. , and The multi-activity trails on the Lough Derg Blueways provide a scenic • Lough Derg Blueway (South) perspective into the heart of the Irish landscape. From leisurely strolls Ballycuggeran, Killaloe/Ballina and gentle paddles to adrenaline-filled days on land and water - Blueways offer tailor-made trips like no other. • Lough Derg Blueway (East) Timelessness meets ‘time of your life’ when you arrive on a Blueway. , and So create your own adventure or take it at your own pace and do the Blueways your way! Also check out the themed guides for Food, Culture, Arts & Crafts and Outdoor Activities along the Lough Derg Blueway. Enjoy this Blueway to the max by using the following range of four local itineraries to explore where and how to get outdoors at Lough Derg: www.bluewaysireland.org BLUEWAY ITINERARIES

The Lough Derg Blueway is an opportunity to begin or bring you on a mountain bike tour of the surrounding areas or hone continue your explorations on-water and land, guided and your mountain-bike skills at Coillte’s Portumna Forest Park. If you are an unguided. No experience needed, just bring your sense of experienced mountain-biker call into Bike Park Ireland where there are adventure. serious black downhill bike routes as well as a pump track, jumps-park and more accessible red and green cycle routes. They will also hire bikes there Toe in the water and best of all a bike uplift service is included so that you make the most of If you want an engaging day with the Lough Derg Blueway in the Portumna your day. area then start with a gentle stroll down to the water recreation park or For walkers who want some distance and beauty, the nearby the marina, dip a toe in or go for a swim, skim a stone or have a picnic. A is a walking route which offers half-day, full day or multiple days of walking lifeguard is in place during the summer months. Or if you contact Lough alongside or close to the . Derg Watersports or Mid Ireland Adventure in advance they can bring you for a paddle on a kayak or a Stand-Up Paddle Board on one of the Lough Blueway Trails Derg Blueway trails where you can experience the glory of the lake and its Check out the Lough Derg Blueway Kayaking, Walking and Cycling trails watery community. They supply all of the equipment including buoyancy overleaf if you want to put together your own outdoor itinerary. Or the aids. Lough Derg Blueway Paddling Trail Map at www.bluewaysireland.org If that sounds a bit too active, then step on-board with Joe and Avril of www.bluewaysireland.org. Shannon Cruising for a beautiful motor cruising experience on Lough Derg accompanied by a three-course meal, or take their passenger boat to or from Terryglass. LOCAL SECRETS Nearby Portumna and Gardens is a must see, you can dodge indoors There are white tail eagles in the to their guided tour or wander around their gardens. If you want a slightly area and a bird hide to watch longer walk there are also local historic sites such as Portumna Castle and these from at Portumna forest Portumna Abbey. A child and pram friendly route can be followed using park. the Portumna Heritage Trail App on your smartphone. Keep an eye out for the Heritage Trail signs around the town. The Heritage Trail includes the Want to picnic or park your Irish Workhouse Centre a unique interpretive experience where you can camper van for the night, call to discover what life in a workhouse was really like. the marina in Portumna, toilets, showers and what a view. Why not explore an enchanting drive along the shoreline of Lough Derg www.discoverloughderg.ie/lough-derg-drive/ Also checkout www.visitportumna.com for further information on things to do in the area. Floating along If you want a more full-on Blueway day and you have some experience of canoeing, kayaking or SUP, you may want to take on one of the Blueway Paddling Trails. These trails are suitable for different levels of ability, have a look at the paddling section of this map and choose one which matches your ability. Alternatively, Kenny’s of Palmerston Stores can provide you ORIENTEERING AND GEOCACHING with an angling experience. Kenny’s rent out the fishing equipment you need and they will point you in the direction of the best place to catch the Want to run with purpose, go to Portumna Forest Park and look for one of finest of fish on the lake. the Coillte orienteering information panels at the car park and then find the permanent orienteering course markers, on your own or with your friends. Burgos bike hire at Podumna offer a land alternative, cycle a kilometre or There are three fixed orienteering courses to suit primary/secondary so to Portumna Forest Park which is one of Coillte’s recreation forests and schools and adults, one Wheelo wheelchair orienteering course. which includes both walking and cycle trails. You do not need to be an experienced mountain-biker to use the three cycle trails. They twist and Geocaching is a type of treasure trail. There are hidden caches in all sorts of turn and require a bit of thinking and effort in places to navigate them places, all you have to do is go to https://www.geocachingireland.com/ and but they bring you to beautiful views and into the heart of the forest. If a their interactive map. You are provided with clues as to where the cache is bike is not your thing then you can walk along these routes and immerse hidden and when you find it you write your name and in some caches take yourself in the forest at a more leisurely pace. a small gift and leave a gift. No charge you just need a smart phone and an adventurous mind. Or why not try a horse? Flowerhill or Milchem Equestrian Centres can bring you on a short or day-long cross-country experience in the area, suitable There are three caches in and near Portumna town, go find them!’ for an absolute beginner or an experienced rider. Full immersion For experienced kayakers, canoeists and SUP’ers, Lough Derg offers some160km of possibilities -with 14 access points around the lake, the Blueway is also a paradise for experienced paddlers. If you do not have your own equipment and require some guiding, local providers can bring you to the hidden secrets, just turn up with your sense of adventure and go. Contact Lough Derg Watersports or Mid Ireland Adventure in advance and arrange for a tour along one of these trails.

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An extensive network of Blueways trails are being developed throughout the region, refer to www.bluewaysireland.org for up-to-date details and places to eat, stay and go.

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travel on the water can experience the world-class views and environment New to the Blue? with a total of 160 kilometres of trails on Lough Derg. Lough Derg is beautiful from the land but the secret experience is on the See the full Lough Derg Blueway Paddling Trail map and guide on water. Just picture yourself with family or friends, on a mini-adventure, www.bluewaysireland.org drifting along, the splash of a paddle, the glide of a swan, a whole new perspective. It’s time to head into the Blue and explore the possibilities... Be aware: Lough Derg is open to the wind especially from the south, so always re-evaluate the wind conditions when the lake bank changes And getting on the Blueway couldn’t be easier. If you are new to kayaking, direction and when near open water. Large areas of rushes on the banks can canoeing or SUP paddling, you should indulge your sense of adventure by make landing difficult and always steer clear of the swans. booking a Blueway experience with one of the local providers. They provide the expertise, the guiding and all of the equipment. You typically need to book these activities in advance. R353 Ballyshrule R352 Lakeside Watersport Centre and Mid Ireland Adventure Portumna Holiday Park (mobile provider) Mountshannon, Co Clare +353 (0)85 173 5204 N65 B +353 (0)61 927225 / [email protected] A +353 (0)86 810 9837 www.midirelandadventure.ie R352 Slieve Aughty [email protected] Mountains B www.lakesideireland.com Soulkite Stand Up Paddling Mill Yard, Killaloe, Co Clare Lough Derg Water Sports +353 (0)86 733 7141 Carrigahorig Kilgarvan Quay, Coolbawn, rg [email protected] De Co gh www.soulkite.ie Lou Terryglass +353 (0)86 411 4822 (Becky) / R493 +353 (0)86 873 9242 (Reuben) UniversityWoodford of Adventure @LoughDergWaterSports Centre Drominagh Point [email protected] Two Mile Gate, Killaloe, Co Clare www.loughdergwatersports.com / +353 (0)61 376622 R351 Bushypark www.facebook.com/Lough.Derg. [email protected] WALKING TRAILS www.irishtrails.ie Water.Sports N65 www.ulac.ie Ballinderry A PORTUMNA FOREST PARK WALKING TRAILS The Blueway Selection R493 If you are experienced in paddling a kayak, canoe or SUP, and you have your RossmoreBonaveen Quay Walking Trail (10.5Kilgarvan km). own equipment and can safely use it, then one of the Blueway PaddlingR352 This trail loops through a variety of trees and open lakeshore. It covers the Trails in this area might be for you. Either contact a local activity provider to western side of the park and includes the Bonaveen Point section by the lake. It guide you, or if your experience allows, head into the Blue under your own is on single track which is narrow and twisty in places. This trail is open to bad steam on one of the following Lough Derg Blueway gems. Just pick the trail weather at times and can be quite exposed. Borrisokane most suitable for your ability and the weather and have a day to remember. Goat I. Rinmaher Walking Trail (10 km). A - The Portumna Forest Park Paddling Trail provides a view of the forest One of the two long waymarked loops in the Park. It begins along a two-way park from the water - during the paddle you can take a break from the lake section of trail from the car-park and overlaps with the Woodland trail. This loop is and clamber onto the bank for a walk along one of the trails. mainly on single-track (narrow trails) and is suitable for those looking for a longer B - The Portumna to Hayes Island Loop brings you along the top ofConnagh the walk. There are signal signs along the route which provide information about lake and up into the Shannon river. local features of fauna and flora. The times given for these trails are indicative only, wind, water conditions Coolbaun

N52 and most importantly your experience and fitness will determine the actual Woodland Walking Trail (2 km). time. Always leave plenty of time to complete your journey in daylight and This looped trail can be used by family walking groups. The surface is gravel; be ready to change your plans if it is taking longer than you intended. For tarred forest road,Illaunmore wide I.timber boardwalk and there is a narrow section of trail. The gradient is minimal. It begins along a two-way section and includes an open safety, paddlers must remain within 50 metres of the lake bank. R493 area, the viewing platform and the duck pond. A Portumna Forest Park Paddling Trail Distance: 6km each way. WilliamstownForest Friendly Walking Trail (1.4 km). Access: Follow the signs for ‘Portumna Recreation Park’ in Portumna. Buggy and wheelchair friendly, this looped trail is on wide and smooth forest road Directions: Travel west crossing the marina entrance (.5 km) to Burkes and wide timber boardwalk. It winds gently through trees to a viewing platform island. Turn south to the Portumna Forest Park and Rinmaher point (1.6 km) close to the shore and on to the duck pond before returning to the car park. where the bank turns west. Bring a copy of Coillte’s forest park map, (paper or on your phone) if you wish to enterDromaan the park from the lake. Stay close to Mountshannon B Hymany Way (50km).Dromineer the shore and travel to Fowlers island (5 km) where the bank turns north The Beara-Breifne Way interlinks a series of local walking ways. The local towards Sedgy island (6 km). way in east is called The Hymany Way. It is called after the historic Irish R461 kingdom of Uí Máine, which11 covered much of the area of east . It Please respect the 250 meter exclusion zone around Church Island while the 3 traverses the plains of this area along its watercourses, including the banks of White Tailed Sea Eagles are nesting from March to July. R352 Holy I. the river Shannon, through farmland and alongside the bogs for which the Irish B Portumna to Hayes Island Loop midlands are famous. N52 Scarri Distance: 4.75km round trip 4 Start Point: Waterways Ireland Offices, Access: Follow the signs for the Portumna Water Recreation Park in GarrykennedyConnacht Harbour, Portumna, Co Galway. TuamgraneyPortumna. Directions: Leave the recreation park area travelling to your left (east). You There are also short urban walking trails Castlelough R495 soon come2 across the exit of the Shannon River into the lake (.5km). Keep called Sli na Slainte, Paths of Health, in to the left and follow the river bank up the lake. Note that where the river Portumna and a numberNewtown of locations around R463 Ogonnelloe Portroe Ballycommon meets the lake can be rough during high river flows. Pay attention to the Lough Derg. See https://irishheart.ie/R494 motor boat traffic on the lake, some may produce large6 wakes, also there publications/ for further information. may be some anglers on this side of the river so give them plenty of space. After passing under the bridge continue up past the island on your right (2.25km), Hayes Island, and return down the other side and then back to 3 M7 Portumna. N52

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Portumna town and its history can be revealed from the saddle, the area around Portumna Castle and the Marina is a great place for a relaxed cycle and you can also peddle to the nearby Workhouse. However Portumna Forest Park and Bike Park Ireland are the jewels in the crown.

A Portumna Forest Park Bike Trails There is now a cycle trail which connects to the town to the park along forest roads with smooth and compact surfaces. When you arrive at the forest there are a number of bike trails:

• The two mountain bike trails at the park are at an ‘easy’ grade and are suitable for almost all riders.

• Family cycling: The inner loop trail is 1.5 kms long and with a tarred surface, it is ideal for teaching children to cycle and for all types of bikes - toy bikes, tag-a-longs and child seats. B Bike Park Ireland This site offers a range of green (beginner) to black (expert) mountain bike trails as well as a jump track and a pump track. This is the only uplift bike park in Ireland where you and your bike are transported back up the hill after each descent. Bike Hire Bike hire, changing and café facilities are also available see ‘Places and Providers’ information below for contact details. De Burgo Bike Hire C Including child seats and baby pull-alongs. Nenagh Cycle Hub Pod Umna Village, Dominick St, Portumna, Co Galway. A network of signed and mapped cycling routes radiate from +353 (0)909 759499 Banba Square, Nenagh, leading cyclists through scenic countryside, lakeside villages and quiet country roads before returning [email protected] homeward. Each route is numbered and full details and maps are www.deburgos.ie displayed on large signboards at 11points along the way. Murray’s Cycle Hire Loop 1 (65km) traces the eastern shore of lough Derg through Hire of mountain, town and trail bikes. Borrisokane, Dromineer and Terryglass. Murray’s B&B, Derryhiney, Portumna, Co Galway. +353 (0)909 759596 Loop 2 (30km) goes through Castlelough and along an off-road [email protected] section to Garrykennedy. Mid Ireland Adventure Mountain Bike Hire and Guiding Loop 3 (67km) takes cyclists along flat country to Ireland’s eco- + 353 (0)85 1735204 village at . [email protected] www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Nenagh-Cycle-Hub-Loop www.midirelandadventure.ie

BOAT HIRE AND MOTORHOME PARK

• Gone Fishing Lakeboat Hire • Emerald Star Line Lakeboats with outboard motors. Cruiser Hire. Bridge Road, Portumna, Co Galway. Connaught Harbour, Portumna, Co. Galway +353 (0)87 926 1170 + 353 (0) 90 974 1120 [email protected] • Portumna Castle Harbour Marina www.emeraldstar.ie Motorhome Park Portumna Castle Harbour, Portumna, Co Galway. +353 (0)61 92203 [email protected] www.waterwaysireland.org / www.galwaycoco.ie GPS: 53.083972, -8.219748 PLACES AND PROVIDERS

The following are the contact [email protected] [email protected] details and locations of a variety www.shannoncruising.ie www.galwayroots.com / www.irelandmidwest. of Heritage, Activity, Dining and com/galway/towns/Woodford.htm 10 An Gairdín Organic Garden and Craft attractions and providers in Ecology Centre 18 East Galway Family History Society the Lough Derg Blueway North St. Brigid’s Road, Portumna, Co Galway Woodford Heritage Centre, Woodford, area. Additional information can be Check for events and courses Co Galway found on their websites or on the +353 (0)909 741689 [email protected] Monday-Friday, advance appointment advised Lough Derg Blueway Themed maps. www.angairdin.ie / www.facebook.com/An- +353 (0)909 749309 Gáirdín [email protected] 1 Redwood Castle www.galwayeast.rootsireland.ie Co Tipperary 11 Portumna Castle, Gardens and Open summer months for tours Marina 19 Slieve Aughty Centre +353 (0)87 7479566 Portumna town – adjacent to lake, the River Kylebrack, Co Galway Shannon and Portumna Forest Park [email protected] Year round. Non-resident diners need to book Daily 9.30am-6pm. Last admission 5.15pm. Mid www.redwoodcastleireland.com +353 (0)909 745 246 October- 9.30am to 17.00 weekends only [email protected] 2 St. Feichín’s Abbey +353 (0)909 741658 www.slieveaughtycentre.com Kilnalahan, Abbey village, Co Galway [email protected] / [email protected] GPS: 53.13424, -8.47257 Year round www.heritageireland.ie/en/west/ www.abbey.galwaycommunityheritage.org portumnacastleandgardens/ 20 Revived and Retro Terryglass, Co Tipperary 3 Flowerhill Cross-Country and 12 Portumna Heritage Trail Phone to make appointment Equestrian Centre Portumna Tourist Office, Irish Workhouse +353 (0)87 245 8250 Killimore, Co Galway Advance booking Centre, St. Brigid’s Road, Portumna, Co Galway [email protected] +353 (0)9096 76112 / +353 (0)87 257 0221 February-November, 7 days, 9.30am-5pm www.revivedandretro.ie [email protected] www.flowerhill.net +353 (0)909 759200 [email protected] Cáis na Tíre Sheeps Milk Cheese 4 Milchem Equestrian Centre 21 www.portumna.net/tourism Cloninaha, Terryglass, Co Tipperary , Co Galway Check times in advance Call ahead to visit +353 (0)909 676388 / +353 (0)87 274 4945 13 Portumna Forest Park +353 (0)87 227 4789 @MilchemEquestrianCentre (Park) Portumna Demesne, St Joseph’s Road [email protected] www.facebook.com/MilchemEquestrianCentre (R352), Portumna, Co Galway www.caisnatire.ie Year round access 5 Pallas Karting and Paintball +353 (0)1890 367378 (Coillte main office) 22 Cole Ceramics Tynagh, , Co Galway www.coillte.ie/site/portumna-forest-park Terryglass, Nenagh, Co Tipperary From 10am each day. Advance booking Check in advance essential 14 Lorrha Monastic Village +353 (0)87 125 1544 +353 (0)90 974 5147 Lorrha, Co Tipperary [email protected] [email protected] Selected dates. Contact for details +353 (0)909 747204 www.coleceramics.ie / www.pallaskarting.com www.facebook.com/ColeCeramics info @ lorrhadorrha.ie 6 Cannings Hurleys www.visitlorrhadorrha.com 23 Cloondadauv Castle and Quay Gortanumera, Portumna, Co. Galway Cloondadauv, Gorteeny, near Woodford, 15 Mid Ireland Adventure 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 11am Co Galway Saturday Locations can be arranged Book in Advance No access to interior +353 (0)87 137 6666 places.galwaylibrary.ie/place/45656 +353 (0)85 173 5204 [email protected] [email protected] www.canninghurleys.ie 24 Lough Derg Water Sports www.midirelandadventure.ie Kilgarvan Quay, Coolbawn, Co Tipperary 7 Killeen Cheese Farm Availability all year. Advance booking essential Loughanroe East, Ballyshrule (R353), Portumna, 16 bombyxMORI Wearable Art +353 (0)86 411 4822 (Becky) / +353 (0)86 873 Co. Galway Derryvunlan, Power’s Cross, Portumna,  Co. Galway. (6km from Portumna turn right 9242 (Reuben) The farm is not open to the public from R352 onto L8784, next lane turn left into @LoughDergWaterSports +353 (0) 90-9741319 the forest.). [email protected] [email protected] Monday-Saturday, 10.00-18.00. Sundays by www.loughdergwatersports.com / www.killeencheese.ie appointment www.facebook.com/Lough.Derg.Water.Sports 8 Irish Workhouse Centre +353 (0)90 9749467 25 Bike Park Ireland St Bridges Road,Portumna, Co Galway [email protected] Fairymount Farm, Ballingarry, , bombyxmorifeltsilk.weebly.com 7 days, 9.30am-5pm Co. Tipperary. +353 (0)909 759200 bombyxmoriwearableart.weebly.com Pre-booking required. April – May, Saturday- [email protected] 17 Woodford Heritage Centre Sunday 9am-6pm. 3 June-3 September Wednesday- www.irishworkhousecentre.ie Woodford Heritage Centre, Woodford, Sunday 9am-6pm. Office Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm. +353 (0)67 21 961 / +353 (0)87 283 1454 9 Shannon Cruising (OKeefe’s) Co Galway Monday-Friday [email protected] Terryglass and Portumna, Co Galway +353 (0)909 749309 www.bikeparkireland.ie +353 (0)876 370228 or +353 (0)876 370226

ACCOMMODATION RESTAURANTS

COUNTY GALWAY COUNTY TIPPERARY SELF CATERING COUNTRY HOME Beehive Brocka On The Water Clonmoylan Self Catering O’Keeffe’s Country Home Patrick Street, Portumna Ballinderry, Kilgarvan Quay, Accommodation Carrigahorig, Terryglass +353 (0) 909 741 830 Kilgarvan Clonmoylan, Ballyshrule, Portumna +353 (0)87 6370228 www.facebook.com/ +353 (0)67 22038 +353 (0)87 7974079 www.okeeffescountryhome.com TheBeehivePizzeria/ The Derg Inn [email protected] Blás Deli and Bakery Terryglass www.clonmoylan.com SELF CATERING Fuchsia Lane Farm Terryglass Ave, Fairyhill, Portumna +353 (0) 67 22037 Hunting Lodge +353 (0)67 22041 + 353 (0) 87 7079658 [email protected] Derrygill, Forest, Woodford [email protected] www.facebook.com/ www.derginn.ie Blas.Portumna/ +353 (0)90 9675205 www.fuchsialanefarm.ie [email protected] Paddy’s Bar & Restaurant La Bouche Terryglass Lorrha Cottages Lorrha, Co Tipperary Patrick St, Portumna + 353 (0) 67 22147 Lakeview Holidays +353 (0)87 2795 998 +353 (0)90 974 1780 [email protected] Gurteeny, Woodford www.holidaycottageslorrha.ie [email protected] www.paddysbar.ie +353 (0)87 9791600 www.labouche.ie [email protected] Riverrun Cottages www.lakeviewholidays.com Riverrun House, Terryglass Red Oak Restaurant +353 (0)86 411 4225 Clonmoylan, Portumna GLAMPING AND PODS [email protected] +353 (0)87 797 4079 / Podumna www.riverrun.ie (0)90 974 9339 Podumna Village, Portumna [email protected] +353 (0)90 97 59499 Coach House Cottages [email protected] Lorrha, Nenagh www.podumnavillage.ie +353 90 9747010 [email protected] BED AND BREAKFAST www.coachhousecottages.com Oak Lodge St. Brendan’s Road, Portumna +353 (0)87 7924161 [email protected] www.oaklodgeportumna.ie

Portumna House B&B St. Brendans Rd (Main Galway Rd), Portumna +353 (0)90 9741078 [email protected] www.portumnahouse.com

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This project was funded by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government under the Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) Initiative. The project partners include Clare County Council, Galway County Council and in partnership with Lough Derg Lakelands and Waterways Ireland.