Discover tranquillity as you paddle the Inner Lakes of Lough Ree. Part of the Shannon Blueway network, there are five looped paddling journeys here, ranging in distance from 2.5km to 6.5km. Starting from either Coosan Point or Portaneena Amenity Area, explore this series of sheltered and reed-fringed lakes and bays.
Lough Ree Inner Lakes
Paddling on Lough Ree Inner Lakes
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Trail difficulty level Intermediate
- 4.5 km
- 2h
- Loop
Ballykeeran Lough
Lough Ree Inner Lakes journey
Distance
4.5 km
Duration
2h
Start point
Portaneena Amenity AreaDifficulty
Intermediate
Description
The most sheltered lake within these inner lakes. Access to the lake is via a long reed lined channel.
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Trail difficulty level Intermediate
- 6.5 km
- 2h 45m
- Loop
Coosan Lough
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
2h 45m
Start point
Coosan PointDifficulty
Intermediate
Description
A well sheltered lake accessed via the second of two channels which is reed and then tree-lined.
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Trail difficulty level Intermediate
- 3.5 km
- 2h 30m
- Loop
Kiilinure Bay
Distance
3.5 km
Duration
2h 30m
Start point
Portaneena Amenity AreaDifficulty
Intermediate
Description
A relatively short loop, well sheltered and in a quiet section of the lakes.
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Trail difficulty level Intermediate
- 4 km
- 1h 40m
- Loop
Killinure Lough
Distance
4 km
Duration
1h 40m
Start point
Coosan PointDifficulty
Intermediate
Description
Crossings at Quigley’s Point and at Friar’s Island can be busy points for other boat traffic.
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Trail difficulty level Intermediate
- 2.5 km
- 1h 5m
- Loop
Temple Island
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
1h 5m
Start point
Portaneena Amenity AreaDifficulty
Intermediate
Description
A well sheltered route which passes two partially sunken barges via a narrow somewhat hidden reed lined channel.
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