Shannon Erne Blueway – Ballyconnell to Belturbet
The final section of the Shannon-Erne Blueway covers the remaining five journeys from Ballyconnell to Belturbet, and access to the Erne System via Crom Estate. Experience each journey, with a maximum distance of 10km, and allow yourself to truly relax on the Shannon-Erne Blueway. For the experienced paddler, there is also an exciting new white water course at Lock 2 in Ballyconnell.
Distance
Five Individual Journeys of no more than 10 km each
Duration
Average Duration of each Individual Journey: Max 2 Hours
Grade
Easy – Moderate
Additional Info
The Ballyconnell to Belturbet Section has five individual Journeys to choose from:
Journey: Tite: Distance: Duration:
11 Ballyconnell to Caorraquill Lock 5.3 km 1 hour & 45 minutes
11a Ballyconnell White Water Section 0.6 km *Trail developed for more proficient paddlers – river is Grade 2 with rapids and mover water
12 Corraquill Lock to Aghalane 3.8 km 1 hour & 15 minutes
13 Aghalane to Belturbet 9.7 km 1 hour & 55 minutes
14 Belturbet to Crom Estate 5.7 km 1 hour & 55 minutes
Crom Estate & the Lough Erne Canoe Trail :
The Shannon-Erne Blueway links with the Lough Erne Canoe Trail but you will need the Lough Erne Canoe Trail guide if you choose to voyage from the River Erne to Crom, and beyond. An interactive guide is available from canoeni.com Access car-park and facilities at Crom provided by the National Trust. Details of facilities, opening times and NT charges can be found at nationaltrust.org.uk/crom
Interactive Map – http://www.bluewaysireland.org/blueways/shannon-erne/activities/section-3-ballyconnell-to-belturbet
