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Ballyduff to Aghoo Bridge Walking Trail Shannon-Erne Blueway Through a series of multi-activity trails on and alongside water, the Shannon-Erne Blueway provides a scenic perspective into the heart of the Irish landscape. With leisurely strolls, gentle paddles and carefree cycling, get immersed in your own Blueway experience. These multi-use trails meander alongside the tranquil waters of the Shannon-Erne, with the picturesque village of Ballinamore at the centre. Choose to walk an 8km linear trail. The trail takes you from Ballyduff (Lock 7), along the Golf Links road, through Ballinamore and onwards passing Lock 5 Ardrum, finishing at Aghoo Bridge For more information on this, and other Blueway trails, visit www.bluewaysireland.org Be prepared - Take special care at or near all road junctions. Ensure you have the fitness, equipment and time for the walk or cycle. Check the weather forecast and be prepared for changing weather conditions. Be considerate of other people - This trail is mixed-use – be aware of cyclists approaching. Park appropriately and do not block entrances or other cars. Leave gates as you find them. Do not damage property. Walking Trail TRAIL INFORMATION Respect farm animals and wildlife - Dogs to be kept on a lead. Keep a safe distance from farm animals. Leave habitats, plants and animals as you find them. In the unlikely event of an emergency dial 999 or 112 to contact Emergency Services. LEAVE NO TRACE Take only pictures, leave only ripples. www.leavenotraceireland.org We welcome feedback about your walking experience. Please contact us at [email protected] For further information please contact Waterways Ireland at either; Northern Regional Office, Carrick-on-Shannon: +353 (0)71 9650562 Ballyconnell: +353 (0)87 2603662 Ballinamore: +353 (0)87 2602478 Kilclare: +353 (0)87 2603663 *Users of this trail do so at their own judgement and risk. MAP LEGEND Warning Linear Trail Cafe/Restaurant Shop Hotel Camping Shower Public House Swimming Pool Toilets Info Parking Historical Building/Ruins Wheelchair Accessible Museum Blueway Walk Start/Finish Walk can be completed in either direction; car parking is available at Lock 7 Ballyduff, Ballinamore Marina and Lock 5 Ardrum Distance 8km Duration 2 hours Minimum Gear Trekking shoes/suitable footwear, raingear, a drink and a mobile phone. Description A linear trail taking in the tranquility of the Shannon-Erne Waterways along the towpath and partly on minor local roads. The route crosses over the canal at several locations, so take care, especially when close to lock chambers. Please also take special care at all on-road sections and at our near all road crossings. BALLYDUFF LOCK 7 TO AGHOO BRIDGE WALKING TRAIL

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Page 1: Ballydu˜ to Aghoo Bridge Walking Trail · 2019. 7. 4. · waters of the Shannon-Erne, with the picturesque village of Ballinamore at the centre. Choose to walk an 8km linear trail

Ballydu� to Aghoo Bridge Walking Trail

Shannon-ErneBlueway

Through a series of multi-activity trails on and alongside water, the Shannon-Erne Blueway provides a scenic perspective into the heart of the Irish landscape. With leisurely strolls, gentle paddles and carefree cycling, get immersed in your own Blueway experience. These multi-use trails meander alongside the tranquil waters of the Shannon-Erne, with the picturesque village of Ballinamore at the centre. Choose to walk an 8km linear trail. The trail takes you from Ballyduff(Lock 7), along the Golf Links road, through Ballinamoreand onwards passing Lock 5 Ardrum, finishing at Aghoo Bridge

For more information on this, and other Blueway trails, visit www.bluewaysireland.org

Be prepared - Take special care at or near all road junctions. Ensure you have the fitness, equipment and time for the walk or cycle. Check the weather forecast and be prepared for changing weather conditions.

Be considerate of other people - This trail is mixed-use – be aware of cyclists approaching. Park appropriately and do not block entrances or other cars. Leave gates as you find them. Do not damage property.

Walking Trail

TRAIL INFORMATION

Respect farm animals and wildlife - Dogs to be kept on a lead. Keep a safe distance from farm animals. Leave habitats, plants and animals as you find them.

In the unlikely event of an emergency dial 999 or 112 to contact Emergency Services.

LEAVE NO TRACETake only pictures, leave only ripples. www.leavenotraceireland.org

We welcome feedback about your walking experience. Please contact us at [email protected]

For further information please contact Waterways Ireland at either; Northern Regional Office, Carrick-on-Shannon: +353 (0)71 9650562Ballyconnell: +353 (0)87 2603662Ballinamore: +353 (0)87 2602478Kilclare: +353 (0)87 2603663

*Users of this trail do so at their own judgement and risk.

MAP LEGEND

Warning

Linear Trail

Cafe/Restaurant ShopHotel

Camping Shower

Public House

Swimming Pool

Toilets

Info

Parking

Historical Building/Ruins

Wheelchair AccessibleMuseum

Blueway Walk Start/FinishWalk can be completed in either direction; car parking is available at Lock 7 Ballyduff, Ballinamore Marina and Lock 5 Ardrum

Distance8km

Duration2 hours

Minimum GearTrekking shoes/suitable footwear, raingear, a drink and a mobile phone.

DescriptionA linear trail taking in the tranquility of the Shannon-Erne Waterways along the towpath and partly on minor local roads. The route crosses over the canal at several locations, so take care, especially when close to lock chambers.

Please also take special care at all on-road sections and at our near all road crossings.

BALLYDUFF LOCK 7 TO AGHOO BRIDGE WALKING TRAIL