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Lough Neagh

Name: Lough Neagh
Rating: 2

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Location: Derrytagh North, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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1. Craigavon & Derrytrasna loop of Lough Neagh from Oxford Island Nature Reserve

43.1km

02:30

150m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Loughshore Trail Route 3 — Derrytrasna loop

34.4km

01:59

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lough Neagh loop from Derrymacash

25.6km

01:28

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 9, 2024

Lough Neagh is a real gem for cyclists, especially if you enjoy pedalling along the water. The paths around the lake offer a varied mix of rolling shoreline landscapes, gravel paths and beautiful viewpoints that give you a different perspective of the water every time. What makes this place special is not just the nature, but also the stories that are in the air here - from sunken kingdoms to legendary giants who are said to have created the lake with a single throw.

The atmosphere here changes constantly with the weather: on clear days the water sparkles in the sun, while clouds cast a mystical veil over the lake. The picnic areas along the shore invite you to take a short rest and watch the swans and ducks gliding leisurely across the surface. But not everything is idyllic - recent environmental problems such as the blue-green algae plague are a constant theme. It shows that this magical place needs care and attention to maintain its charm.

The best way to do this is on a bike that can handle going off the beaten track. The wind can sometimes blow strongly across the lake, which requires a bit of extra energy, but you will be rewarded with great views. A tour around Lough Neagh combines history, nature and small adventures - an experience that always reveals new facets.

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sm milligan

January 21, 2024

Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake in the UK and Ireland, it contains over 800 billion gallons of water. Lough Neagh has a unique and diverse habitat with many rare species of plants, bugs, waterfowl, birds and fish.

But it isn’t just the wildlife and the beauty of the landscape that make Lough Neagh so unique. It is also the colourful myths and legends. It is said to have its very own Atlantis! According to myth the people of one of the kingdoms of ancient Ireland had a magical spring of freshwater. When the people became greedy the spring rose up and flooded the kingdom, leaving an underwater city beneath.

Natalie

June 1, 2023

Great views of Lough Neagh with the welcome addition of picnic benches to watch over the waters while you stop for a snack.

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Location: Derrytagh North, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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1. Craigavon & Derrytrasna loop of Lough Neagh from Oxford Island Nature Reserve

2. Loughshore Trail Route 3 — Derrytrasna loop

3. Lough Neagh loop from Derrymacash

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