Lough Ree Park Walking Trail
This short walk visits the beautiful Lough Ree on the River Shannon.
The lake is located near the town of Athlone on the border of the counties of Longford and Westmeath.
You can pick up the walking trail on the southern side of the lake at Coosan Point. Here you will find a good sized car park and the Lough Ree Inn. From here you can head down to the lakeside and pick up a surfaced footpath along the water in Lough Ree Park. The park includes in a playground, picnic area and a nice wide lawn to relax on in summer.
After your walk you could enjoy some refreshments at the Lough Ree Inn. They serve a good range of meals and have a nice outdoor seating area overlooking the lake.
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To the east there's more waterside walking at Belvedere House and Lough Ennell. The house includes lakeside trails, woodland, sculptures, a fairy garden and a Victoria Walled Garden. There's also some wonderful ruined follies including the eye catching Jealous Wall.
Just north of the house there's Lough Derravaragh. There's some pleasant trails through the peaceful lakeside woodland and fine views across the water from the shoreline trails. Near here there's Lough Owel where there's walks, swimming and the wildlife rich Scragh Bog Nature Reserve.
To the south east there's more local historic interest at Durrow Abbey. The interesting medieval site includes several notable ancient features, a picturesque walled garden and some peaceful woodland trails.
Head into Athlone and you can enjoy a nice walk along the River Shannon, Ireland's longest River.
The Athlone - Mullingar Greenway also starts in the town. The shared cycling and walking trail will take you along the old railway line to Mullingar via Moate.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
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Lough Ree
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Athlone-Coosan Point
On Lough Ree
