Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Slevoir Bay Loop
Paddling Trail · Tipperary
Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Slevoir Bay Loop is an 8.5 km intermediate waymarked loop in Tipperary, starting near Terryglass.
Note from the trail operator
Difficulty: An enclosed bay which is suitable for guided intermediate paddlers and for independent intermediate paddlers capable of self-rescue. The crossing of Slevoir Bay at Terryglass must not be undertaken in windy conditions.
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 50 minutes |
Getting there
Starts at Terryglass Harbour Trailhead, near Terryglass.
- 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 right on leaving Terryglass travel north to the start of the bay (.7 km) then cross the 600-meter open water crossing to the far side of the bay. Once across turn right (east) into the bay and follow the bank in a horseshoe loop back to Terryglass. Note that access to the land is poor for large parts of the northern side of the bay.
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 Kilgarvan 0 m away · 8.7 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 Slevoir Bay Loop?
8.5 km, recorded as a loop on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 2 hours 50 minutes.
How hard is the Lough Derg Blueway - Terryglass to Slevoir Bay Loop?
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 Slevoir Bay Loop 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 Slevoir Bay Loop?
Waterways Ireland South Shannon Operations Division. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
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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.