Description
Lough Gill is a lake which is mainly situated in Co. Sligo, but some of it is in Co. Leitrim. The lake itself is approximately 8km in length and 2 km wide.
The water leaves the lake and runs towards the sea as the Garavogue river which runs through the town centre of Sligo. The picturesque lake is surrounded by forests like Hazelwood, Dooney Rock and Slish Wood, all providing the perfect backdrop for some fabulous walks. The lake contains a lot of small and some larger islands, including Beezies or cottage Island which was inhabited until 1951. Another island made famous by William Butler yeats's poem is the Isle of Innisfree.
The water leaves the lake and runs towards the sea as the Garavogue river which runs through the town centre of Sligo. The picturesque lake is surrounded by forests like Hazelwood, Dooney Rock and Slish Wood, all providing the perfect backdrop for some fabulous walks. The lake contains a lot of small and some larger islands, including Beezies or cottage Island which was inhabited until 1951. Another island made famous by William Butler yeats's poem is the Isle of Innisfree.
Location
Sports
Fishing: Salmon, pike,...
Rowing
Kayaking
Open water swimming: The famous Lough Gill 10Km swim takes place annually and is a fundraiser for the North West Hospice
Sailing
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Waterskiing
Rowing
Kayaking
Open water swimming: The famous Lough Gill 10Km swim takes place annually and is a fundraiser for the North West Hospice
Sailing
SUP
Waterskiing
Boat launch locations
Boat Launch# 1
Launch possibilities:
Launch ramp: Yes
Water edge accessibility: By car
Carpark: Yes
Description: Boats can be launched from trailer, smaller crafts can be launched at water edge
Launch ramp: Yes
Water edge accessibility: By car
Carpark: Yes
Description: Boats can be launched from trailer, smaller crafts can be launched at water edge
Boat launch# 2
Launch possibilities:
Launch ramp: No
Water edge accessibility: On foot - 20m from car park
Carpark: Yes
Description: Area is docking area for tourist boat on Lough Gill and has been fenced off with a gate. Smaller crafts which can be carried can be launched
Launch ramp: No
Water edge accessibility: On foot - 20m from car park
Carpark: Yes
Description: Area is docking area for tourist boat on Lough Gill and has been fenced off with a gate. Smaller crafts which can be carried can be launched
Boat Launch# 3
Launch possibilities:
Launch ramp: No
Water edge accessibility: With car
Carpark: Yes, 200 metres from launch area
Description: Narrow road leads to pier from which smaller crafts can be launched. The is no car park space with exception of the viewpoint carpark approx. 200m away.
Launch ramp: No
Water edge accessibility: With car
Carpark: Yes, 200 metres from launch area
Description: Narrow road leads to pier from which smaller crafts can be launched. The is no car park space with exception of the viewpoint carpark approx. 200m away.
Boat Launch# 4
Launch possibilities:
Launch ramp: Yes
Water edge accessibility: With car
Carpark: Yes
Description: Steep small road let's you drive to the water's edge and launch boats from a trailer or smaller crafts.
Launch ramp: Yes
Water edge accessibility: With car
Carpark: Yes
Description: Steep small road let's you drive to the water's edge and launch boats from a trailer or smaller crafts.
Boat Launch# 5
Launch possibilities:
Launch ramp: No
Water edge accessibility: On foot - 5 metres from car park
Carpark: Yes
Description: Area has ample space for cars. Few steps down lead to the pier from which smaller crafts can be launched.
Launch ramp: No
Water edge accessibility: On foot - 5 metres from car park
Carpark: Yes
Description: Area has ample space for cars. Few steps down lead to the pier from which smaller crafts can be launched.
