Lough Derg Blueway - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh
Paddling Trail · Clare
Lough Derg Blueway - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh is a 17.3 km intermediate waymarked linear route in Clare, starting near Killaloe/Ballina.
Note from the trail operator
Difficulty: This is the longest trail on the Lough Derg Way and is only suitable for intermediate to experienced paddlers with reasonable levels of fitness. The wind effect on the water may not be visible until you round the headland into Scarriff bay, you should allow for a shorter journey to Ballynagleragh in the event of poor weather or tiredness.
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 | 4 hours |
Getting there
Starts at Twomilegate Pier, near Killaloe/Ballina.
Finishes at Scarriff Harbour.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 52.83786, -8.46481
- Irish Grid reference
- R 68729 76395
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
Turning left (north), as you depart Twomilegate, you pass the University of Limerick Activity Centre, and keeping close to the lake shore you pass the Annacarriga holiday resort and marina (1.4 km). The bank begins to veer north east at Tinarana Bay (3.5 km), passing some large private houses and then turning more northerly at Carrowgar bay. There is a small private harbour, farmland and then forest as you continue towards at Aughinish point. The lake shore turns west into the large Scarriff Bay and there is a grassy egress bank at Ballynagleragh just after the forested headland. There is a long island causeway at 12.4 km and then the mouth of the Scarriff river is in the far west of the bay. Travel up the Scarriff river passing Reddan’s pier at Tuamgraney and then turn left into Scarriff harbour.
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 - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Annacarriga Loop 0 m away · 3 km trail
- Ballycuggaran - Crag Wood Walk 487 m away · 7.1 km trail
- East Clare Way 3.8 km away · 168.8 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Killaloe Loop 3.9 km away · 2.5 km trail
- Lough Derg Blueway - Killaloe to Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) 3.9 km away · 5 km trail
- Graves of the Leinster Men Looped Walk 4.7 km away · 5.6 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Lough Derg Blueway - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh?
17.3 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. Sport Ireland estimates 4 hours.
How hard is the Lough Derg Blueway - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh?
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 - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh start?
Starts at Twomilegate Pier, near Killaloe/Ballina. The trailhead is at 52.83786, -8.46481 (Irish Grid R 68729 76395).
Who manages the Lough Derg Blueway - Twomilegate (Ballycuggeran) to Scarriff via Ballynagleragh?
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.