Burrishoole Loop - Derradda Furnace Loop
Grade
Moderate
Length
9.5 km
Am
2 hours 30 minutes
Format
Loop
Ascent
35 m
Dogs Allowed
No
Waymarking
Blue arrow on white background
Start Point
Derradda Community Centre
Finish Point
Derradda Community Centre
Nearest Town to Start
Newport
Grid Ref.
L 957 961
Lat. and Long.
53.90383, -9.58608
This loop ambles on minor roads, green lanes and bog tracks through a lovely landscape of scattered lakes, large and small. It passes Salmon Leap Bridge where Furnace Lough and Lough Feeagh meet and jumping fish can be spotted. There are panoramic views of Clew Bay and its numerous islands.
Maps and other information
External Links
Trail Management
Facilities
Car parking, shops, restaurants/cafés, accommodation
Car parking at trailhead
Map Guides
Walking on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, Clew Bay
OSI Maps
Discovery Series Sheet 31
Public Transportation
Bus