Lough Derg Blueway - Kilgravan to Skehanagh
Paddling Trail · Tipperary
Lough Derg Blueway - Kilgravan to Skehanagh is a 7.7 km intermediate waymarked linear route in Tipperary, starting near Kilgarvan.
Note from the trail operator
Difficulty: Suitable for intermediate paddlers, exposed to prevailing winds for large sections.
As recorded in the register on 2026-08-13. Check with Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division before travelling.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddling | Intermediate | Moderate | 2 hours 40 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Kilgarvan Trailhead, near Kilgarvan.
Finishes at Skehanagh/Black Lake.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.01813, -8.25839
- Irish Grid reference
- R 82710 96385
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
Exit Kilgarvan travelling left (south west) in the direction of Coolbaun Quay and marina (1km). Pass this headland and the restored stone marina just before Bellview point, and travel towards the long narrow strip of Goat Island (4km), where it may be possible to have lunch, the wind and water on the southern side can be rough here. Then pass the next broad headland, Curraghmore Point, where you travel east towards the grassy quay at Skehanagh. There is also the option of entering into the partially hidden reed channel marked by two wooden poles and the well sheltered Black Lake about 100 meters south of Skehanagh.
Who manages it
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Elsewhere
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Lough Derg Blueway - Fools Island Loop 0 m away · 2 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Rossmore Pier to Illaunaboe Quay (Coos Bay) 3.5 km away · 6.3 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Kilgarvan 5.8 km away · 8.7 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Slevoir Bay Loop 5.8 km away · 8.5 km trail
- Portumna Forest Park - Bonaveen Cycling Trail 7.3 km away · 10.3 km trail
- Portumna Forest Park - Bonaveen Walking Trail 7.3 km away · 10.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Lough Derg Blueway - Kilgravan to Skehanagh?
7.7 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 40 minutes.
How hard is the Lough Derg Blueway - Kilgravan to Skehanagh?
Sport Ireland grades it Intermediate, with an overall difficulty of Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Lough Derg Blueway - Kilgravan to Skehanagh start?
Starts at Kilgarvan Trailhead, near Kilgarvan. The trailhead is at 53.01813, -8.25839 (Irish Grid R 82710 96385).
Who manages the Lough Derg Blueway - Kilgravan to Skehanagh?
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Tipperary
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.