Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Water Recreation Park to Hayes Island

Travel left (east) when you depart from the recreation park and then enter the Shannon river where you see the navigation markers. There can be rough water where the Shannon enters the lake and travelling upstream can be difficult in high river flows, also avoid the angling stands on your left. Paddle under the N65 bridge and then return on the other side of Hayes Island. Be aware that motor cruiser and water ski craft in the river can create large wakes.