Quality Walk

Craigavon Lakes

An extensive network of walking and cycling paths are set within the Parkland around the Craigavon Lakes and are suitable for disabled users and families and incorporate the National Cycle Network Route 9. The route around the two lakes is 3 miles, but there are many more paths besides.

County

Armagh

Distance

3 miles

OS Map

Sheet 20

Nearest Town

Craigavon

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Forest, Lakeland, Parkland & Grassland

Terrain

Varied surfaces & shared paths

Grid Reference (Start)

J048569

Grid Reference (End)

J048569

Point of Interest

Craigavon Watersports Centre, Tannaghmore Gardens

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Other Area

Route Description

From the Craigavon Watersports Centre car park, start walking on the wide tarmac path beside the lake and walk in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction, keeping the lake to one side. For the first half of the walk, follow the signs for Tannaghmore Gardens. Once you have reached the gardens, follow the signs for Craigavon Water Sports Centre to return to the car park. During the walk, you will come to two bridges. You must pass under these in order to complete the circuit of both lakes. It will take approximately 45mins – 1hr to complete the walk and at one point you may be up to 100metres from the waters edge.

When you approach the railway line, you may want to take a short detour into the Local Nature Reserve on either side of the railway line, to view the wildflowers, butterflies and orchids, however it should be noted that the path for this walk has yet to be laid and is therefore currently unsuitable for disabled users and pushchairs.

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

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Getting to the Start (by Car)

From the M1 take junction 10 and follow signs to Craigavon Centre. Look for signs to the Watersports Centre at roundabout 3.

Getting to the Start (on Foot)

By Bike - Cyclists can access the path from routes 9 & 94 of the National Cycle Network.

Accessibility Grade

Grade 3

Accessible Facilities

The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:

Disabled toilets
Disabled parking

Facilities

Toilets and refreshments are available from the Craigavon Watersports Centre and Tannaghmore Animal Farm.

Publication

Walking + Cycling in Craigavon.

Publication Availability

Contact the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre on 028 3832 2205 or available to download on this webpage.

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