The route runs through natural woodland near the Shannon and follows the shore in places. Visitors can see marshy lakeside ground and traces of old lime quarries along the way.
Visit Longford publishes a 4 km route with an 800-metre loop and a 1.2 km loop. Those shorter sections make it easier to choose a walk that fits your time.
This is a good place to look for birdlife and notice how the river, lake and land meet. The views change with the water level and season.
A playground is nearby in Lanesborough, making the walk a useful part of a family day without requiring a long journey into the countryside. Use the illustrated route map for the loops and their surfaces, especially after wet weather.
The published trail is 4 km with shorter woodland loops of 800 m and 1.2 km. It includes lakeside wetland and old quarry ground; use the map and keep to the marked paths.
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