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 stretching your legs, then this is the place for you!
In this section, i've set out ideas, suggestions and recommendations for walkers.
Regards Dergie
Mapping
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The East Clare Way
The East Clare Way follows a 180km (112ml) circular route through some of the region’s most spectacular and varied scenery.
From the heritage town of Killaloe on Lough Derg, the way crosses the Slieve Bernagh mountains before descending to the Clare Lakeland areas around Tulla and Feakle – home of traditional Irish music.
With wonderful views over the lake, its islands and distant mountains, the Way returns through the hills towards Scariff and on to complete its circuit back to Killaloe.
For the more casual walker, there are many well signposted local loop walks of varying lengths centred on each of the towns and villages along the route.
To download full mapping details of the East Clare Way,
Directions to the East Clare Way Trailheads
The East Clare Way is best accessed at one of nine key trailheads, which provide information map boards and car parking. The trailheads are located reasonably close to other services and facilities, such as shops, accommodation, restaurants and public transport. The trailheads are located as follows:
Trailhead 1 – Killaloe/Ballina
Killaloe/Ballina is located on the R463, 28km from Limerick City. This trailhead is located at the Riverside Car Park on the Killaloe side of the River Shannon and is situated close to the Tourist Information office.
Trailhead 2 – Broadford
Broadford is located on the R465, approximately 20km north of Limerick, and 30km from Ennis.
Trailhead 3 – O’Callaghan Mills
O’Callaghan Mills is located on the R466, 37km from Limerick and approximately 23km from Ennis.
Trailhead 4 – Tulla
Tulla is a rather large village situated off the R352 Tulla to Ennis road and is 16km from Ennis, 30 km from Limerick and 29km from Killaloe.
Trailhead 5 – Feakle
Feakle is located on the R468 and is approximately 30km from Ennis and 44km north of Limerick.
Trailhead 6 – Flagmount
Flagmount is located off the R461 beside Lough Graney, and is approximately 55km from Limerick, and 42km from Ennis.
Trailhead 7 –Whitegate
Whitegate is located on the R352, and is approximately 58km from Limerick and 48km from Ennis.
Trailhead 8 – Mountshannon
The village of Mountshannon is located on the R352 and is 54km from Limerick and 43km from Ennis.
Trailhead 9 – Scarriff
Scarriff is located on the R352 beside Lough Derg and is approximately 46km from Limerick City.
You can get further details from:
Killaloe Tourist Office (seasonal)
The Bridge
Killaloe
Co Clare
+353 (0)61 376866
or
Clare Walks
Unit 1
Tulla Business Centre
Tulla
Co Clare
Telephone +353 (0)65 6835912
Fax +353 (0)65 6835920
Web www.walkireland.ie
Web www.clarewalks.com
