Flow through the final stretch of the Shannon-Erne Blueway from Ballyconnell to Belturbet, and then link into the Erne System at Crom Estate. This trail offers five individual journeys guiding the user between access points along the way.
Ballyconnell to Belturbet
Paddling from Ballyconnell to Belturbet
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Trail difficulty level Beginner
- 9.7 km
- 3h 15m
- Linear
Aghalane to Belturbet
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Trail difficulty level Beginner
- 5.3 km
- 1h 45m
- Linear
Ballyconnell to Corraquill Lock
Distance
5.3 km
Duration
1h 45m
Start point
BallyconnellEnd point
CorraquillDifficulty
Beginner
Description
Canalised Woodford River section with cruiser navigation with Grade 1 flat water.
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Trail difficulty level Intermediate
- 0.6 km
- 10m to 30m
- Linear
Ballyconnell White Water Section
Leitrim Village to Belturbet and Crom journey
Distance
0.6 km
Duration
10m to 30m
Start point
BallyconnellDifficulty
Intermediate
Description
This trail has been developed for more proficient paddlers and is not suitable for novices. Mixed natural and enhanced river bed creating Grade 2 rapids and moving water with standing waves, eddies and rocks.
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Trail difficulty level Beginner
- 5.7 km
- 2h 55m
- Linear
Belturbet Marina to Crom Estate
Distance
5.7 km
Duration
2h 55m
Start point
BelturbetEnd point
Crom EstateDifficulty
Beginner
Description
River Erne section from Belturbet to the junction with the Erne System, and on to Crom Estate. Grade 1 flat water. From the point where the route leaves the River Erne and turns towards Crom, this section is not a Blueway and will not have on-water directional signage. You will need the Lough Erne Canoe Trail guide if you wish to paddle towards Crom. An interactive guide is available from canoeni.com.
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Trail difficulty level Beginner
- 3.8 km
- 1h 15m
- Linear
Corraquill Lock to Aghalane
Distance
3.8 km
Duration
1h 15m
Start point
CorraquillEnd point
AghalaneDifficulty
Beginner
Description
Canalised Woodford River section with cruiser navigation with Grade 1 flat water.
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Walking trails in Ballyconnell
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Trail difficulty level Easy
- 5 km
- 1h
- Loop
Ballyconnell Loop Walking Trail
Distance
5 km
Duration
1h
Start point
BallyconnellDifficulty
Easy
Description
Starting and finishing at Ballyconnell Marina, this great looped trail sweeps into a landscape that mixes silky waters with a woodland of oak, ash and beech. Starting off, you’ll have the Woodford River, part of a canal linking the Shannon and Erne rivers, by your side. Cross a couple of stiles and you’ll be into Annagh Lough Woods, which was once part of the old Ballyconnell Demesne. The path here loops around the forest, before bringing you back along the river trail to Ballyconnell.
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Trail difficulty level Easy
- 5.5 km
- 1h 10m
- Linear
Ballyconnell to Bellaheady Bridge
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
1h 10m
Start point
BallyconnellDifficulty
Easy
Description
The trail offers a chance for some quiet contemplation in a charming natural environment where life goes slow, and you can, too. Starting at Ballyconnell Marina, winding along the line of the the scenic banks of the Woodford River all the way to Bellaheady Bridge, this lovely trail gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself deeper into the graceful green countryside.
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