The East Clare Way Limited has developed a number of circular walks. These start and finish at towns and villages along the East Clare Way. Five walks are described that start in the centre of Scariff (R643845). Tuamgraney quay (R643834) is a good place at which to start two of the walks:

1. Carrowmore Walk (5 km) 
2. Sheaun Walk (7km) 
3. Caherhurley Walk (10.5km)
     (Start at Scariff or Tuamgraney) 
4. Cappaghabaun Walk (17km) 
5. Sliabh Bernagh Walk (19km)
     (Start at Scariff or Tuamgraney)

One of the more interesting ecclesiastical sites on the Shannon. An enjoyable and peaceful place to visit on a bright fresh day with a light breeze blowing. Only accessible by dingy. Anchor to east or west of the island. Do not attempt to take a cruiser through the channel to the north of the island.

The East Clare Way Limited has developed a number of circular walks. These start and finish at towns and villages along the East Clare Way. Five walks are described that start at Mountshannon:

1. The Morgans Lane Walk (3 km) 
2. The Derrycon Walk (6 km) 
3. The Sellernaun Walk (9 km) 
4. The Kilraterra Walk (11 km) 
5. The Mountain View Walk (16 km) 

Various walks are possible. One possibility is to follow the path around Aughinish point and follow the road to Ogonnelloe. (R692818). Then head north along the road to the bay south east of Piper Island. From there follow the lakeside path back to Bunglasha. Shorter walks are obvious from the map.

The walks at Rinnaman Point (known locally as Two Mile Gate) page includes descriptions of two walks developed by the East Clare Way Limited. The walks that start at the Point are:

1. The Carrownakilly Walk (7 km)
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2. The Craggwood Walk (6 km)
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The walks at Killaloe page includes descriptions of three walks in the district developed by the East Clare Way Limited:

• The Garraunboy Walk (7 km) 
• The Glen Walk (24 km) 
• The Lackareagh Walk (15 km) 

Other suggestions:

Circular walks at Garrykennedy, and Terryglass.
A review of the maps will identify a number of circular walks, mostly on-road, starting at these harbours. The starting points are:

• Garrykennedy Map 59 R767839.
  Opportunities for circular walks from the Quay, of which there are many, include walking on-road sections of The Lough Derg Way.
  
  Those interested in walking to the top of the highest hill in the area may like to follow the Lough Derg Way west from the Quay as far as Tountinna (457m) (R736774). From Tountinna retrace one's steps the short distance downhill to the junction almost 200 metres below at R735780. Turn right and return to the quay via Portroe (R769815). This is a walk of about 18km/6 hours.
  
  It may be possible to incorporate some of the paths through the woods at Parker Point into a circular walk. That possiblity is on the 'to be researched' list.
   
• Terryglass Map 53 M862010.

These walks are on the 'to be researched' list. Comments on these suggestions please to walker@iwai.ie
 

Brian Boru Oak 7 km; 1.75 hrs; Start: Map 58 R644834.
On roads and forest paths.

This walk existed in 1992. At that time it was a delightful woodland walk. The walk commenced at Tuamgraney Quay. We walked to the village, turned left at the main road and continued a short distance along the road to a Heritage Center. The route started close to the Heritage Center on the opposite side of the road. My notes indicate that the location of the Oak is about R660830.

One Sunday afternoon in September 2000 we visited Tuamgraney with the intention of walking to the Oak following the largely circular route we walked in 1992. We had a most disappointing experience. Management of the woodland had changed and it had become a walk for pioneers and frontiersmen. We encountered forest roads that were difficult to walk on. Old woodland paths marked on a 1992 map of the walk were difficult to find. A lodge by one of the forest tracks had fallen into a state of disrepair. Unfortunately the Heritage Center was closed so we do not know of any plans to restore the woodland to its former state.

Please send comments on developments in the woodland to walker@iwai.ie
 

Maps:
Office of the Admiralty
- Chart 5080. 1843. Lough Derg.
CAUTION: This chart has not been corrected since first date of publication and should be used with caution. 

Ordnance Survey of Ireland, Discovery Series 1:50,000
- Map 53, Shannon Harbour to Illaunmore on Lough Derg
- Map 58, South-west Lough Derg from Mountshannon to Killaloe
                 and south to Ardnacrusha and Parteen
- Map 59, Central Lough Derg including Williamstown,
                 Dromineer, and Garrykennedy