Lough Boora – Sky Train loop from Tunduff Beg Wetlands

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Lough Boora – Sky Train loop from Tunduff Beg Wetlands

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Lough Boora – Sky Train loop from Tunduff Beg Wetlands

04:04

16.1km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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470 m

View over Lough Boora

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point there is a small hut on stilts with a pointed thatched roof, from which you have a wonderful view over the moor. If you are very calm, you may see a few animals from here.

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830 m

Old Peat Railway Locomotive LM 181

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Old locomotive from the times of the peat railways.

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888 m

Lough Boora

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Peat was mined in the moor area until the 1970s. After that, the areas were wetted again so that a natural ecosystem could develop again.

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1.08 km

Sky Train

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The old peat train can be seen from afar and is a great photo opportunity

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1.68 km

Fairy Avenue

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Great kids section with lots of fairy houses and stories.

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9.08 km

Through the peat bog

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On this well-developed hiking trail you will get through the peat bog and catch wonderful views over the moor landscape.

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15.2 km

Lough Boora Discovery Park Sculpture Trail

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Lough Boora Discovery Park is a great outdoor park with a large amount of amazing sculptures, wildlife, bike and walking trails. It is a great family friendly place to relax …

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15.7 km

View from the Twitcher Hut over Lough Boora

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At this point there is a small hut on stilts with a pointed thatched roof, from which you have a wonderful view over the moor. If you are very calm, you may see a few animals from here.

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

5.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

6.71 km