Trail · County Clare
Lough Derg Blueway - Williamstown (Dromaan) to Church Bay
Leave the long channel out of the well sheltered and attractive Williamstown harbour and travel straight ahead (south) across the small inlet to the narrow tree lined point (600 meters). Continue south west past the small cluster of lake-shore houses (1.3 km), to the headland at Ashbrook which you round. This area can be the windiest part of your journey so be prepared to turn back here if it is prudent to do so. You pass the slight bay to the next headland/island (3.5 km), and then turn right (north) into the small Church bay and the small harbour at its end.
Difficulty: This is relatively sheltered initially but can be exposed to wind and wave activity in the last kilometre. Suitable for intermediate paddlers capable of self-rescue.
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Outdoors in County Clare this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 11°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with grey cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct15° / 14°Drizzle
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The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
