https://cuilcaghlakelands.org/geosite/woodford-river-walk/
The Woodford Canal, also known as the Shannon-Erne Waterway, flows through Ballyconnell. A beautiful walk along a sparkling river is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient trees and breathtaking landscapes.
Facilities: Car parking, interpretation, picnic area. Café in Realta Shopping Centre (outside tables overlooking Woodford River).
Ballyconnell Canal Loop/Woodford River Walk
Start at the Shopping Centre/Petrol station car park at the bridge in Ballyconnell and cross the road to a small amenity park. Walk along the canal for 200m passing a footbridge. Continue on the path along the river. Eventually you emerge into the open countryside with the river on your left and open field on your right.
Continue walking along the bank. After approximately 45 minutes you will approach Annagh Woods. Enter the woods following the path. After 300m keep right at the fork in the path. Follow the path until emerging from the forest. Follow the path for 200m. Take a right turn onto a small downhill path to your right. At the bottom of the hill, upon meeting the canal, turn left for home.
| File | Type | Size | Date |
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| Ballyconnell Canal Map | 2 MB | 20 Jul 2021 |
Let Woodford River Walk awaken your senses with beautiful birdsong, rustling trees and a flowing river. The trees in this area are remnants of an ancient world long gone, with many of the species deriving from woodlands first formed millions of years ago. If you’re lucky you may spot the endangered red squirrel or the native pine marten, which is often found exploring through the landscape. This stretch of water links two of Ireland’s most important rivers, the Shannon and the Erne, and was known as the River Grainne prior to being canalized in the 19th Century. This trail is a Sport Ireland accredited Trail.
The Geopark are members of Leave No Trace Ireland and we ask you please to adhere to their guiding principles. For more information please visit www.leavenotraceireland.org.
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Distances are from Ballyconnell Canal Loop/Woodford River Walk
This is a cooperation project between Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Cavan County Council.
This element of the project is part funded under Priority 6 (LEADER) of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the European Union. We would like to acknowledge the assistance of County Cavan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), Cavan County Council, Breffni Integrated CLG, Department of Rural and Community Development, the EU and EAFRD in part-funding this project. Funded by the Irish Government Under the Leader Programme 2014-2020.
