Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Kilgarvan
Paddling Trail · Tipperary
Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Kilgarvan is an 8.7 km intermediate waymarked linear route in Tipperary, starting near Terryglass.
Note from the trail operator
Difficulty: Suitable for intermediate participants with a guide.
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 | 3 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Terryglass Harbour Trailhead, near Terryglass.
Finishes at Kilgarvan Trailhead.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 53.05966, -8.20714
- Irish Grid reference
- M 86163 00995
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
Turn left (west) on leaving Terryglass and look out for Old Court Castle and the little hidden harbour as you travel towards the Gortmore harbour (1.6km) just before the headland. Pay attention to the wind on the other side of this headland and if necessary reconsider our intended trip. After rounding the shelter of this headland you traverse a large bay with a protruding strip of land, and then a smaller bay, where you can see the remains of Drominagh castle and the mouth of the Ballyfinboy river which you may be able to travel up. Cross the next bay and find the unmarked reed channel close to the shore and after a private reed channel which is marked by a blue buoy. You can then exit from the slip in Kilgarvan quay.
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 - Terryglass to Slevoir Bay Loop 0 m away · 8.5 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Water Recreation Park to Hayes Island 2.7 km away · 4.75 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Water Recreation Park to Portumna Forest Park 2.7 km away · 12 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Water Recreation Park to Terryglass Harbour 2.7 km away · 3 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Portumna Harbour to Portumna Bridge 2.9 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Portumna Forest Park - Bonaveen Cycling Trail 3.4 km away · 10.3 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Kilgarvan?
8.7 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hours.
How hard is the Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Kilgarvan?
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 - Terryglass to Kilgarvan start?
Starts at Terryglass Harbour Trailhead, near Terryglass. The trailhead is at 53.05966, -8.20714 (Irish Grid M 86163 00995).
Who manages the Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Kilgarvan?
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.