
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
Accessible Facilities
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:
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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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