Lough Boora Parklands

This pleasant walk links Tumduff beag and Tumduff Mor wetlands. It begins opposite Loch an Dochais at the Boora road (R357) end of Tumduff beag. The path runs alongside Tumduff wetland, through coniferous forestry and farmland before emerging at Tumduff Mor wetland.

This walk combines the Leabeg and Mesolithic trails in a 5 km circular route. Beginning in the Boora Lake car park, the route follows the southern shore of Lake Boora before veering north after crossing the old railway embankment and then following the eastern bank of the ‘canal’ known locally as the Canoe Course. On reaching the end of the canal the trail runs south along a ride-line in the forestry and then turns west along a broad, peat access road which leads to the Mesolithic site.

 This popular walk consists of a 1.5 km trail that circumnavigates Boora Lake. The walk begins in the Boora Lake car park and proceeds along the southern shore of the lake before turning north along the raised railway embankment that runs parallel to the western shore. Over looking both Boora Lake and the Leabeg wetland, it provides an excellent vantage point from which to observe the many resident and visiting birds.

The Lough Boora Mesolithic Walk is part of the Offaly way and is the most direct path to the Lough Boora Mesolithic site and storm shoreline. Approximately 2 km each way, the gravel path is in good condition and is suitable for all age groups. The route is marked with posts bearing the ‘yellow-man’ walking symbol.