Shannon Map Overview

Overview

Picture yourself paddling amongst the bird song and green riverbanks of this serene and unspoilt scenery, that beguiles its visitors with its peaceful and tranquil pace of life. Watch quaint little towns and villages open up before your eyes, spilling their secrets of long-forgotten saints, crumbling castles and fairy-filled forests. And explore the jewel of Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, the beautiful and vibrant Carrick-on-Shannon. 


Before choosing to paddle any of the Blueway trails, be sure to familiarise yourself with the guidelines for the safe use of unpowered craft on inland navigations.

View these guidelines here.


Trails

Section 1: Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon image

Section 1: Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon

​​​​​​​​​Make a Splash! A stunning 16.5km route along the idyllic Lough Allen Canal and River Shannon.
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Section 3: Carrick-on-Shannon to Rooskey image

Section 3: Carrick-on-Shannon to Rooskey

Go with the Flow! A fabulous 30km trail, taking in the Jamestown Canal.
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Section 3a: Camlin River Loop

​​A little Adventure! The starting point for canoeing the Camlin River Loop is Richmond Harbour, a picturesque setting with a variety of services.
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Section 4: Rooskey to Lanesborough image

Section 4: Rooskey to Lanesborough

Journey Onwards! From Roosky to Lanesborough, along the Shannon, a further 25km in total.
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Itineraries

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Weekend away on the Shannon Blueway

Intriguing castles, lakeside trails, endless blueways and charming towns. These cherry-picked delights of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands are yours to uncover with this ready-made 48-hour itinerary.
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Adventure Gently Canoe Tours

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Electric Bike Trails

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Lough Allen Adventure

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Lough Rynn Watersports

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Shannon River Adventure

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Vertical Kayakers

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P Macs Kayaks

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Lough Key SUP