Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Slevoir Bay Loop
Difficulty: An enclosed bay which is suitable for guided intermediate paddlers and for independent intermediate paddlers capable of self-rescue. The crossing of Slevoir Bay at Terryglass must not be undertaken in windy conditions.
Grade
Intermediate
Length
8.5 km
Am
2 hours 50 minutes
Format
Loop
Start Point
Terryglass Harbour Trailhead
Finish Point
Terryglass Harbour Trailhead
Nearest Town to Start
Terryglass
Grid Ref.
M 86163 00995
Lat. and Long.
53.05966, -8.20714
Turn right on leaving Terryglass travel north to the start of the bay (.7 km) then cross the 600-meter open water crossing to the far side of the bay. Once across turn right (east) into the bay and follow the bank in a horseshoe loop back to Terryglass. Note that access to the land is poor for large parts of the northern side of the bay.
External Links
Trail Management
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division