Blueways Ireland 3.62

Blueways Ireland is a recreation and tourism initiative centred on outdoor activity along the beautiful environs of the waterways of Ireland. Blueways provide endless opportunity to enjoy a wide range of activities such as canoeing, cycling and walking.

The definition is "A Blueway is a network of approved and branded multi-activity recreational trails and sites, based on or closely linked with the water, together with providers facilitating access to activities and experiences."

Waterways Ireland founded the Blueways Ireland product and currently has the following products available under the initiative:

Shannon Blueway:
- Paddling: 26.5km
- Walking: 26km
- Cycling: 23.5km

Shannon-Erne Blueway:
- Paddling: 70km
- Walking: 30km
- Cycling: 12.5km

Royal Blueway:
- Walking: 16km
- Cycling: 16km

In 2017 there will be a further 100km of paddling trails made available on the Shannon Blueway, with the Carrick-on-Shannon to Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon to Lanesborough & Lough Allen Loop finalised.

The Lough Derg, Barrow & Erne Blueways are currently at early stages of development. If you wish to receive more information regarding Blueway developments please email us: info@bluewaysireland.org