Paddle Your Way! The first trail of the Shannon-Erne Blueway begins at Leitrim Village, through to beautiful Ballinamore. This trail offers five individual journeys guiding the user between access points along the way.
Leitrim Village to Ballinamore
Guides
- Acres Lake Cycling Guide Download Acres Lake Cycling Guide (PDF, 2.25MB)
- Acres Lake Walking Guide Download Acres Lake Walking Guide (PDF, 2.64MB)
- Ballinamore Loop Walking / Cycling Trail Download Ballinamore Loop Walking / Cycling Trail (PDF, 238KB)
- Ballyduff to Aghoo Bridge Cycling Trail Download Ballyduff to Aghoo Bridge Cycling Trail (PDF, 242KB)
- Ballyduff to Aghoo Bridge Walking Trail Download Ballyduff to Aghoo Bridge Walking Trail (PDF, 242KB)
Paddling from Leitrim Village to Ballinamore
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Trail difficulty level Beginner
- 3.6 km
- 1h 15m
- Linear
Ballyduff Lock to Ballinamore Marina
Distance
3.6 km
Duration
1h 15m
Start point
Ballyduff LockEnd point
Ballinamore MarinaDifficulty
Beginner
Description
Canalised river section with cruiser navigation with Grade 1 flat water.
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Trail difficulty level Intermediate
- 5.6 km
- 1h 50m
- Linear
Castlefore Lock to Ballyduff Lock
Distance
5.6 km
Duration
1h 50m
Start point
Castlefore LockEnd point
Ballyduff LockDifficulty
Intermediate
Description
Canal and lake with cruiser navigation. Grade 1 flat water. Trail crosses Muckross, St John's and Kiltybardan Loughs. Consult weather forecast and wind flags on site. Trails should only be completed in favourable conditions. If weather deteriorates, stay close to shore. Be aware that stated duration is on the basis of a straight lake crossing.
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Trail difficulty level Beginner
- 2.7 km
- 55m
- Linear
Keshcarrigan Marina to Castlefore Lock
Distance
2.7 km
Duration
55m
Start point
KeshcarriganEnd point
Castlefore LockDifficulty
Beginner
Description
Canalised river section with cruiser navigation with Grade 1 flat water.
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Trail difficulty level Intermediate
- 4.8 km
- 1h 35m
- Linear
Kilclare Locks to Keshcarrigan Marina
Distance
4.8 km
Duration
1h 35m
Start point
Kilcare LockEnd point
KeshcarriganDifficulty
Intermediate
Description
Canal and lake with cruiser navigation. Grade 1 flat water. Trail crosses Lough Scur. Consult weather forecast and wind flags on site. Trails should only be completed in favourable conditions. If weather deteriorates, stay close to shore. Be aware that stated duration is on the basis of a straight lake crossing.
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Trail difficulty level Beginner
- 5.2 km
- 1h 45m
- Linear
Leitrim Village Marina to Kilclare Locks
Distance
5.2 km
Duration
1h 45m
Start point
Leitrim VillageEnd point
Kilclare LockDifficulty
Beginner
Description
Canal with cruiser navigation with Grade 1 flat water. At Lock 15 be aware of fast flowing water from the back channel during periods of high water levels of flash floods.
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Cycling trails near Ballinamore
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Trail difficulty level Easy
- 4.4 km
- 20m
- Loop
Ballinamore Looped Cycling Trail
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
20m
Start point
BallinamoreEnd point
BallinamoreDifficulty
Easy
Description
A great one for kids, this easy-going looped cycling trail starts and finishes in the busy town of Ballinamore. There are a couple of road crossings and a canal crossing at the Ardrum Lock, but otherwise you’ll mostly be beside tranquil waters where traffic is a distant memory. The looped trail starts and finishes at the Ballinamore Marina.
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Trail difficulty level Easy
- 8 km
- 30m
- Linear
Ballyduff to Aghoo Bridge Cycling Trail
Distance
8 km
Duration
30m
Start point
Ballyduff LockEnd point
Aghoo BridgeDifficulty
Easy
Description
Starting at the chunky stone lock of Ballyduff, this linear trail sweeps around through forest and farmland and by a golf course with the water at your side. It’s a gorgeously quiet scenic route that shimmers with the electric green of the lush surrounding landscape in the summer, and offers a mix of forest, navy-coloured water and sweeping farmland. Crossing through the village of Ballinamore, the route continues on towards the 19th century bridge at Aghoo.
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Walking trails near Ballinamore
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Trail difficulty level Easy
- 8 km
- 1h 35m
- Linear
Ballyduff to Aghoo Bridge Walking Trail
Distance
8 km
Duration
1h 35m
Start point
Ballyduff LockEnd point
Aghoo BridgeDifficulty
Easy
Description
Starting at the chunky stone lock of Ballyduff, this linear walking trail sweeps around through forest and farmland and by a golf course with the water at your side. It's a gorgeously quiet scenic route that shimmers with the electric green of the lush surrounding landscape in the summer, and offers a mix of forest, navy-coloured water and sweeping farmland. Crossing through the village of Ballinamore, the route continues on towards the 19th century bridge at Aghoo.
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Trail difficulty level Easy
- 4.4 km
- 55m
- Loop
Ballinamore Looped Walking Trail
Distance
4.4 km
Duration
55m
Start point
BallinamoreEnd point
BallinamoreDifficulty
Easy
Description
A great one for kids, this easy-going looped walking trail starts and finishes in the busy town of Ballinamore. There are a couple of road crossings and a canal crossing at the Ardrum Lock, but otherwise you’ll mostly be beside tranquil waters where traffic is a distant memory. The looped trail starts and finishes at the Ballinamore Marina.
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