Lough Derg Blueway - Fools Island Loop

Difficulty: A delightful loop around Fools Island (Foots Island), which begins in the reed channel, to your right (north), on leaving Kilgarvan quay. The island is largely tree lined and tends to be sheltered from the wind on its northern side. Keep your eyes peeled and stay quiet and you may just see one of the native wildcats coming down for a drink as you navigate through the reed banks.

Paddling
County Tipperary
Grade Beginner
Length 2 km
Time 40 minutes
Format Loop
Start Point
Kilgarvan Trailhead
Finish Point
Kilgarvan Trailhead
Nearest Town to Start Kilgarvan
Grid Ref. R 82710 96385
Lat. and Long. 53.01813, -8.25839

A delightful loop around Fools Island (Foots Island), which begins in the reed channel, to your right (north), on leaving Kilgarvan quay. The island is largely tree lined and tends to be sheltered from the wind on its northern side. Keep your eyes peeled and stay quiet and you may just see one of the native wildcats coming down for a drink as you navigate through the reed banks.

Trail Management

Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division

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