Dergie Says Welcome
Hi, my name's Dergie and i'm here to help you have a super holiday on Lough Derg, in Ireland's Shannon Region.
If you feel like exploring the lough on two wheels, then this is the place for you!
In this section, i've set out ideas, suggestions and recommendations for cyclists.
Regards Dergie
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Slates and Stars and Silvermines Cycleway
This cycle route takes you through varied landscape and many interesting sites in North Tipperary and South Offaly.
You will pass through the slatey highlands, called the Arra Mountains, which form the lower east shore of Lough Derg. You will come close to old slate quarries along the beautiful lake shoreline rising to 120m (394ft) near Portroe in Tipperary.
The most northerly point on the route is Birr, Co. Offaly where, in 1845, the stars were studied, through the biggest telescope in the world, from the gardens of Birr Castle.
Roscrea and the Silvermines; which have given their name to a lovely mountain range, from the southwest part of the route.
To download full details of this Cycle route, click here.
Further information can also be had from:
Nenagh Tourist Office (Seasonal Opening)
50 Pearse Street
Nenagh
Co Tipperary
+353 (0)67 31610
or
Tourist Information Office
Limerick
Co Limerick
+353 (0)61 317522
touristofficelimerick@shannondev.ie
