and Roscommon Local Authorities in conjunction with Bord Na Mona and the ESB. the and Mona Na Bord with conjunction in Authorities Local Roscommon and

and level of care aff orded by the activity operators listed on this brochure. this on listed operators activity the by orded aff care of level and Waterways and The Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy Partners of , Leitrim, Longford Leitrim, Cavan, of Partners Economy Future Erne Shannon Upper The and Ireland Waterways

forest parks visit www.coillteoutdoors.ie www.coillteoutdoors.ie visit parks forest

under the Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) Initiative. The project partners include include partners project The Initiative. (REDZ) Zones Development Economic Rural the under

assume any responsibility for the accuracy or the completeness of the information supplied or the service service the or supplied information the of completeness the or accuracy the for responsibility any assume

the Blueway. the

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This project was funded by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government Government Local and Community Environment, the of Department the by funded was project This

the provider of any outdoor activity adheres to appropriate safety standards. The project partners do not not do partners project The standards. safety appropriate to adheres activity outdoor any of provider the

which direct you to the water access sites along along sites access water the to you direct which

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+44 (0)28 6634 8855 (from NI); +353 (0)48 66348855 (from ROI) (from 66348855 (0)48 +353 NI); (from 8855 6634 (0)28 +44 information given or any claims made in editorial text or advertisements. All information on this guide is is guide this on information All advertisements. or text editorial in made claims any or given information Key and crosses three low mountain ranges, Corry Mountain, the the Mountain, Corry ranges, mountain low three crosses and Key

information. information. tour is 4.30pm Caves closed November to February. February. to November closed Caves 4.30pm is tour The publisher is not responsible for any errors or omissions which may inadvertently occur. Nor for any any for Nor occur. inadvertently may which omissions or errors any for responsible not is publisher The

touching on three lakes, , Lough Arrow and Lough Lough and Arrow Lough Allen, Lough lakes, three on touching

Comhairle Chontae Liatroma Chontae Comhairle Comhairle Chontae Ros Comáin Ros Chontae Comhairle Longfoirt Chontae Comhairle The project partners are not advocating or affi liated to any of the commercial operators in this trail guide. trail this in operators commercial the of any to liated affi or advocating not are partners project The Comhairle Chontae An Chabháin An Chontae Comhairle

10am-4.30pm each day, 10am-5pm July and August. Last cave cave Last August. and July 10am-5pm day, each 10am-4.30pm

Corlesmore@fi sheriesireland.ie for more more for sheriesireland.ie Corlesmore@fi The route, which starts and ends at , is a varied one one varied a is Arigna, at ends and starts which route, The

Leitrim County Council Roscommon County Council Council Cavan County Council

W27 W27 (118km) Trail Historical and Way Miner’s The Femanagh BT92 1EW. 1EW. BT92 Femanagh Ireland on +353 (0)49 4337174, or email email or 4337174, (0)49 +353 on Ireland

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Marble arch Caves, 43 Marlbank Rd, Legnabrocky, Florencecourt, Florencecourt, Legnabrocky, Rd, Marlbank 43 Caves, arch Marble From Termonbarry heading West on the N5. the on West heading Termonbarry From and how to do it. Contact Inland Fisheries Fisheries Inland Contact it. do to how and

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about where to fi sh, what you can catch, catch, can you what sh, fi to where about

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a historic trail of the town of is available from Una Bhan Bhan Una from available is Boyle of town the of trail historic a The tour length depends on weather, as parts of the cave may be be may cave the of parts as weather, on depends length tour The

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you through the story of Boyle. An accompanying book detailing detailing book accompanying An Boyle. of story the through you

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our website at www.bluewaysireland.org at website our

of information panels and commemorative plaques will guide guide will plaques commemorative and panels information of

lasts approximately 75 minutes and involves a short boat journey journey boat short a involves and minutes 75 approximately lasts

• For information on places to eat, stay and go visit visit go and stay eat, to places on information For • outdoors. Town, with the starting panel at the Royal Hotel Car park. A series series A park. Car Hotel Royal the at panel starting the with Town, Roscommon

waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers. The guided tour tour guided The chambers. lofty and passages winding waterfalls,

W25 W25 you with so many reasons to celebrate being in the great great the in being celebrate to reasons many so with you . A self guided walking trail of Boyle Boyle of trail walking guided self A . Trail Town Historic Boyle

• Marble Arch Caves is a mesmerising natural underworld of rivers, rivers, of underworld natural mesmerising a is Caves Arch Marble •

33 The Outdoor Activity Guide provides provides Guide Activity Outdoor The – Activity Outdoor Locks Lough Arrow East of the N4. the of East Arrow Lough

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enjoy stunning views on a clear day. day. clear a on views stunning enjoy Starts Corrigeenroe Primary School between Lough Key and and Key Lough between School Primary Corrigeenroe Starts

skills and local talent. local and skills

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Trail crosses tracts of blanket bog to reach the summit. Walkers will will Walkers summit. the reach to bog blanket of tracts crosses Trail W22

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activity and choose to step back in time. in back step to choose and activity

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Starts near the bridge in Lanesborough. in bridge the near Starts and Heritage, you can take a break from all that Blueway Blueway that all from break a take can you Heritage, and

Take the N16 Road out of and follow the brown brown the follow and Blacklion of out Road Sligo N16 the Take

W22 W22 (4.5km) Trail Tree Woodland Lanesborough 34 With the Blueways Guide to Culture Culture to Guide Blueways the With – Heritage & Culture

path. Cavan Burren Park is located outside Blacklion in West Cavan. Cavan. West in Blacklion outside located is Park Burren Cavan path.

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easy to moderate, including a multi-access multi-access a including moderate, to easy

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appetite that you’re bound to get while you’re out there there out you’re while get to bound you’re that appetite

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Arvagh from the Longford bypass. Longford the from Termonbarry Termonbarry There are prehistoric tombs, Iron Age forts, forts, Age Iron tombs, prehistoric are There

map. These are due to be completed in 2016. 2016. in completed be to due are These map.

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fabulous array of natural habitats and species. species. and habitats natural of array fabulous

developed throughout the region, as shown on the the on shown as region, the throughout developed

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cliff s, rugged outcrops, hidden caves and a a and caves hidden outcrops, rugged s, cliff from Cloondara via via Cloondara from

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and historic sites in counties Cavan and and Cavan counties in sites historic and

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features, beautiful natural landscapes landscapes natural beautiful features,

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internationally recognised geological geological recognised internationally

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TO TO • • , The Marina, Belturbet, Co Cavan Co Belturbet, Marina, The , Hire Boat Belturbet DAY BOAT HIRE BOAT DAY 2 On Yer Bike Tours 8 Drumcoura Western Riding Centre 14 Allen Centre 20 RiverMania.ie 26 Lough Key Forest and Activity Park 31 Roscommon Equestrian Centre

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Mosstown Riding Centre has an all- and individual or group lessons. Hacking on there is a beautiful picnic area. It’s an idyllic surfing at beach on the Wild also rent boats, bikes, paddleboards and country ride or a scenic tour of Ireland past. weather facility staffed by highly-experienced quiet country roads and trekking through spot for a family activity break with Lakeside Atlantic Way will set your pulse racing. The fishing stands, arrange combined packages Trails follow old coach roads, forest tracks, instructors. It provides riding lessons, hires the picturesque Cavan drumlin countryside Cottages holiday homes close by. certified instructors at Leitrim Surf Company or supply route maps for bike trips on rural bog roads and bohereens. They teach a horses for hunting and caters for show are also available. Riversdale cater for special provide guided paddle-boarding and trails, with bikes to suit all ages. certified course in off-road cycling. 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5 Wildflower Cycling 11 Moran’s Bike Shop 17 Battlebridge Paintball 23 Hayden Equestrian Centre 28 Tullyboy Farm 34 Midland Karting and Paintball

Wildflower Cycling take the stress out of Located just a few hundred metres from the Fans of paintballs strategic, outdoor ‘war’ Pony trekking is the perfect way for non- Meet Farmer Matt on this traditional family- Karting fans love this 1,100m outdoor organising your cycling or walking holiday. Lough Allen start of the Blueway, Declan, game will love this well-organized game riders to begin horse riding, either solo run farm where visitors, especially children, karting course with its smooth, high-quality They arrange the full package, taking care of Tadhg and Pauric Moran will kit you out with zone with an authentic military feel. or with a group. Heyden’s staff will match are given a warm welcome. There are lots asphalt surface. There are fast corners, airport transfers, luggage, bike hire, routes, a rented bicycle to allow you to explore all Different war arenas, including a lifelike each person with the right horse or pony to of small animals to hand-feed and pet, overtaking opportunities and a fleet of Sodi maps and places to stay along the way. that Leitrim and the Blueway has to offer. The ‘village’, add variety. The friendly staff will ensure you have an enjoyable relationship tractor-pulled rides on miniature barrels karts to race. The track is floodlit and there shop, which has been in business for over 50 set you up with everything you need to run during your ride. Trekkers are always or the ‘Tullyboy Express’, straw-diving for is a large clubhouse with changing facilities years, is also located on the Kingfisher Trail, a round diving for cover and dodging bullets accompanied by an expert instructor. There goodies, pony-rides on lead rein, playground, and viewing area. It is a great way to enjoy popular cycling route. – guns, goggles, camouflage suits and is a cross-country course while at the centre museum, café and picnic area, set on the the thrills of safe racing with family or a Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan paintballs. Bring good boots. itself there are large outdoor and indoor grounds of a period Georgian farmhouse. group of friends. By arrangement arenas and comfortable facilities for riding. Convent Avenue, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim +353 (0)49 952 3923 / +353 (0)87 7881042 Battlebridge, Carrick On Shannon, Co. Roscommon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Cranleymore, , Co. Longford 9.30am–6pm. Closed 1.30pm–2.30pm. Closed Wed and Sunday [email protected] Evening sessions, phone for details , Dromod, Co. Leitrim 10.30am–6pm, seven days, May to end August. Other times / 10am–8pm Tuesday to Friday. 2pm–8pm Saturday, Sunday & +353 (0) 71 9641974 +353 (0)86 1664959 By appointment special events pre-booked. Closed 23 December to Easter. bank holiday Mondays. Advance booking needed [email protected] [email protected] www.battlebridgepaintball.ie +353 (0)71 963 8049 / +353 (0)87 8161590 +353 (0)71 966 8031 / +353 (0)87 6325293 +353 (0)43 667 1308 [email protected] www.moransmotorcycles.com 6 Out-Doors & Dirty (ODD) [email protected] [email protected] www.midlandkarting.com / www.facebook.com/MidlandKartingAndPaintball www.haydenequestrian.com www.tullyboyfarm.com Out-Doors and Dirty (ODD) is a madcap 18 Electric Bike Trails gamespark that offers a mix of extreme Drumshanbo Outdoor Swimming Pool 35 Aero Club 2000 Ltd. & Microlight Flying Club motorsports with outdoor adventure 12 Seamus and Eileen Gibbons believe 24 Lough Gara Adventure Centre 29 Philip James Walking Tours exploring on electric bikes is an ideal way If you have been exploring the Blueway at activities. Everything from wild water There is a healthy treat with a touch of to enjoy the unique beauties of Leitrim and This family-run adventure centre has country Philip James is a seasoned hillwalker and your leisure, you can speed things up for F25 hovercraft racing to buggy rallying, luxury in store at Drumshanbo’s outdoor dragsters, laser clay shooting, high ropes surrounding counties. With bespoke guided activities for the whole family on a peaceful qualified Mountain Leader. He offers a series an hour or two and get a bird’s eye view swimming pool – the water is heated so you crate stack challenge, tug of war and tours or five mapped trails to choose from farm on the shores of Lough Gara. There is of guided walks from one to five hours long. of a large section of the Shannon, where can enjoy the open air surroundings and stay spacehopper races are designed to have you can pedal effortlessly along the tranquil horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, You select the length and location and Philip you’ve been and where you would like to pleasantly warm. There are shallow and deep gamers mud-covered and laughing. Shannon Blueway by regular or electric bike. airsoft and air rifle shooting, archery and plans a route to suit you, in Leitrim, Sligo or go. Established in 1998, Aero Club 2000 is ends, individual changing areas and showers Activities tailored for 10-year-olds and Electric Bike Trails provide a friendly and an assault course. And don’t forget the Roscommon. You can then pick a date and an Irish Aviation Authority approved flight in this well-maintained facility. It adjoins upwards, with family, group, corporate, hen/stags and school professional bike hire service, with self-guide pets’ corner. Between them, Jimmy, Adrian time for your walk. Walks take in geology, training facility and Microlight Acres Lake where there are tennis courts, packages. Pre-booking needed. maps, lots of local information, all you need and Dana are expert shooters, horse-riding flora, fauna and historic sites. Flying Club, based at the aerodrome, offers visitor centre playground and a cruiser jetty. for a fun day out, including back-up transport if required. instructors, falconers and animal lovers. microlight flying lessons. Brackley Lake, nr Bawnboy, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan Boyle Road, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon Leitrim Village, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim By pre-booked appointment Acres Lake, Carrick Road (R207), Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim Derrbeg, Lisserlough, Co. Sligo. 5 miles from Boyle, Advance booking required Abbeyshrule, Co. Longford Easter to end September, Monday–Saturday, 11am–6pm; Sunday +353 (0)49 9523877 Seasonally 4pm–8pm Monday to Friday; 2pm–8pm weekends Co. Roscommon +353 (0)86 3353000  12pm–6pm. Other times by appointment 9am–6pm every day by appointment, weather permitting. [email protected] By appointment [email protected] (Aerodrome) +44 (0)93 572000 / +353 (0)87 2715167. +353 (0)71 962 3609 / +353 (0)87 7386439  www.odd.ie +353 (0)86 893 8972 / +353 (0)86 3942220 www.philipwalking.com (Microlight Club) +353 (0)86 259 6644 [email protected] www.electricbiketrails.com [email protected] (Aerodrome) [email protected] 13 Moorlands Equestrian and Leisure Centre www.loughgararidingstables.com (Microlight Club) [email protected] Adventure Gently, Guided Canoe Tours 30 Shannon River Adventure 7 Moorlands is a family-run riding school on 19 Moon River Pleasure Cruiser www.aeroclub2000.ie Join Adrienne and Graham to explore the the shores of Lough Allen near Sliabh an Imagine floating down the Shannon under a 25 Mount Allen Eco Tours The friendly staff at this land and water Blueway by Canadian canoe. Spot wildlife Iarainn and Arigna mountains. Don and adventure centre love to see people of all full moon or enjoying lakeside scenery from Mount Allen Eco Tours is situated on the 36 Canoe and Kayak Hire such as a kingfisher or dancing dragonflies. Chris McManus cater for riding lessons, treks, ages enjoy the fun of splashing around in the deck of a luxury river cruiser. With bar, shores of Lough Allen. The guided walks are Did you ever have a floating picnic or paddle cross-country ride-outs, hunting and pony water. For single or group activity, they lay Arthur Rozels Canoe and Kayak Hire is based snacks and refreshments offered, you can led by Tommy Earley through an organic a lake at dusk watching for bats? You can camps for all ages and experience. Indoor on kayaking, paddle-boarding, mud-sliding, at along the Royal Canal. The watch the world go by from the enclosed farm that features many rare flora and fauna with Adventure Gently whether on a two- and outdoor arenas and an all-weather trail pier-jumping, raft-racing, wall-climbing, business caters for both adults and children viewing lounge while guides Noel and Paul species. The farm has featured in ‘The Secret hour trip or a multi-day journey along the allow riding all year round. Scenic off-road archery, orienteering, camping and island who wish to sample some adventure water point out places of interest. The Moon River Life of The Shannon ‘ shown on BBC and RTE entire Blueway. trek routes offer riders panoramic views of hour-long trip is the most relaxing cruising adventure trips – perfect for a birthday sporting activity. It’s the perfect way to television and in ‘Living the Wildlife’ on RTE. explore the Shannon Blueway as well as any mountains, countryside and lakeshore. experience by day or night. treat. All activities are guided by qualified Watch out for rare butterflies and orchids. of the inland waterways. Kayaks are available Adventure Gently is a mobile operation instructors in safe settings. to rent from a minimum of one hour upwards so trips can start from a choice of canoe trails throughout the Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim (beside Lough Allen Hotel and spa) Main St., Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Cruises depart from Mountallen, Lough Allen, Kon-Tiki Road, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon and can be delivered to your starting off Blueway and Northwest. Year round The Quay Co. Roscommon 7 Days, 9am to Late point as well as your finishing up point Daylight hours Monday–Sunday, all year round +353 (0)71 964 1500 Daily sailing mid-March to October. Tours by appointment all year round +353 (0)71 963 8300 / +353 (0)87 2077559 / +353 (0)86 8603192 +353 (0) 851 821 547 / +353 (0) 831 297 300 [email protected] Check schedule +353 (0)71 9621777 [email protected] Killashee, Co. Longford +353 (0)71 9621777 / +353 (0)86 261 0010 [email protected] [email protected] www.moorlands.ie +353 (0)86 253 6672 Monday to Friday, weekends and Bank Holidays. By appointment [email protected] www.moonriver.ie www.shannonriveradventure.com www.adventuregently.com www.facebook.com/mountallenEcoTours +353 (086) 0515898 [email protected]