Lough Derg Blueway - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh
Difficulty: This is the longest trail on the Lough Derg Way and is only suitable for intermediate to experienced paddlers with reasonable levels of fitness. The wind effect on the water may not be visible until you round the headland into Scarriff bay, you should allow for a shorter journey to Ballynagleragh in the event of poor weather or tiredness.
Turning left (north), as you depart Twomilegate, you pass the University of Limerick Activity Centre, and keeping close to the lake shore you pass the Annacarriga holiday resort and marina (1.4 km). The bank begins to veer north east at Tinarana Bay (3.5 km), passing some large private houses and then turning more northerly at Carrowgar bay. There is a small private harbour, farmland and then forest as you continue towards at Aughinish point. The lake shore turns west into the large Scarriff Bay and there is a grassy egress bank at Ballynagleragh just after the forested headland. There is a long island causeway at 12.4 km and then the mouth of the Scarriff river is in the far west of the bay. Travel up the Scarriff river passing Reddan’s pier at Tuamgraney and then turn left into Scarriff harbour.
External Links
Trail Management
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division