/ Pedal Power and Walking in the Wild
Portmore Lough The Loughshore Trail
Georges Island Road, Aghalee, Craigavon Oxford Island National Nature Reserve, Lurgan,
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If you enjoy walking and wildlife, Portmore Lough E: tara.love@craigavon.gov.uk
is a great day out at any time of the year. During The Loughshore Trail forms Route 94 of the National
the summer the traditional hay meadows along the Cycle Network and circumnavigates Lough Neagh,
Lough attract a bewildering variety of butterflies, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. A
dragonflies and damselflies, while in the winter relatively flat route, it is ideal for a short break or a
greylag geese, whooper swans and other wildlife cycling holiday suitable for both riding enthusiasts
feed on the meadows – you can see thousands of and families alike. The attractive and well signposted
ducks from the hide on the Lough edge. The bird route makes a healthy, environmentally friendly
hide is accessible by boardwalk from the main trail. alternative to holidays by car. The trail runs for
The entire Lough and reedbed can be viewed from approx 30 miles in Craigavon Borough.
the hide. The main nature trail is a 1km circular
route that samples the main habitats of reedbed,
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ditches and wildflower meadow. Outside the summer
c/o Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island,
months, this trail may be wet so Wellington boots are
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essential. Unfortunately this trail is not suitable for
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wheelchair users. A 500m all-weather path, suitable
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for wheelchairs and pushchairs extends from the car
Craigavon has an excellent network of walking and
park connecting the picnic area, small pond and a
cycling routes in loughside trails, old coaching roads,
schools sensory area.
canal towpaths, nature reserves, and includes National
Facilities include: car parking for up to 14 cars; bicycle
Cycle Network and Regional Cycling routes: The Ulster
racks can be found adjacent to the information shelter;
Way and The Newry Canal Waymarked Way. The
toilets, disabled toilets, picnic area and binocular hire.
Trails are mostly easy going and family friendly, but
there are also the more challenging routes including
the 110 mile Loughshore Trail (NCN route 94) that
circumnavigates Lough Neagh. Bikes can be hired
from Craigavon Watersports Centre at £6.00 adult,
£4.00/junior and £15/ Family
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