Lough Ree Access for All boat trips

Lough Ree Access for All opens up a Shannon boat trip to passengers who might otherwise find boarding difficult.

The organisation operates boat outings on Lough Ree and the River Shannon, using a purpose-designed craft with accessibility features for passengers with different mobility requirements.

A trip gives a view of the lake country that is difficult to appreciate from roads alone: open water, bays, shorelines and the scale of the Shannon navigation.

Accessibility needs are individual. The operator can advise about boarding arrangements, wheelchair spaces and any assistance required; a general description should not be taken as a guarantee for every passenger.

Cruise plans depend on weather, staffing and booking arrangements. Contact the provider for available departures and the practical details before setting out. For a land-based alternative nearby, Lanesborough’s waterfront and the Commons Woodland Trail offer their own views of the river and lake.

The operator describes level boarding by a bow ramp and room for up to three wheelchair users on its purpose-designed vessel. That makes a lake trip possible for some groups who could not use a conventional boat, although any individual needs should still be discussed when booking.

Departure information is associated with Lanesborough Marina. The boat service is distinct from a general public ferry: outings must be arranged with the operator, and conditions on Lough Ree may determine whether a sailing can proceed.

BEFORE YOU GO

Boarding is at Lanesborough Marina. Contact the boat operator about available sailings and individual access requirements before travelling; weather may change departures.

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