Trail Class 3

Trail Grade Easy

Explore the scenic Commons Woodland Trail, an accessible, family-friendly route featuring riverside paths, wooded loops, and beautiful lake views.

The Commons Woodland Walk is a beautiful walk through a natural woodland along the banks of the River Shannon.

  • Distance: 4km, with a 40m ascent
Map of the Commons Woodland Walk, showing a 4 km trail around Lough Ree Bay with illustrated animals and plants to spot, trail information, accessible paths, and surrounding areas such as Lanesborough and Ballyleague.
A tranquil lake at sunset with rocks in the foreground, trees along the shore, and colourful clouds reflected in the calm water.

This is a very accessible and short walking trail. It includes a liner path and two loops (one of 800m and one of 1.2km in length).

It is a great route for families, with a playground nearby in Lanesborough.

Views on Route
The trail passes close to disused lime quarries and wetlands (or lake callows) and into wooded areas around the lake shore.