Lough Derg Blueway - Scarriff to Holy Island and Mountshannon via Scarriff Bay
Difficulty: A long journey which is reasonably sheltered with exits at Ducey’s Pier. Suitable for intermediate paddlers with reasonable fitness.
Grade
Intermediate
Length
9 km
Time
3 hours
Format
Linear
Start Point
Scarriff Harbour
Finish Point
Mountshannon Harbour
Nearest Town to Start
Scarriff
Grid Ref.
R 64429 84058
/ R 71171 86580
Lat. and Long.
52.90646, -8.52947
/ 52.92952, -8.42948
Turn right as you depart the marina into the Scarriff river and pay attention to the motor cruiser traffic. You pass Reddan’s pier (.7 km) and then a marina on the left bank. You then exit the river (2.3 km), and pass Ducey’s Pier on the left which may be a convenient finish point. Continuing around the bay you will arrive at the Holy Island pier on the lake shore. From here it is 250 meters across to the island. You may want to land on the far side of the island, if the weather allows, as the nearer west side can be very mucky.
External Links
Trail Management
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division