Lough Derg in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, part i

 

Presenter
Darren Frehill

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Join TV presenter Darren Frehill as he takes us on a stunning trip to Lough Derg. Ireland’s third largest lake is bordered by three counties and he completes a different trail in each place. Darren starts this programme in Co. Tipperary and accepts the challenge to hike uphill from ‘The Lookout to Tountinna’. This hike is worth it for the three wonderful viewing points that overlook Lough Derg on the way.

Leaving Tipperary behind he heads to Co. Clare to get very close to the water. Starting at Mountshannon, Darren tries one of Ireland’s Blueway trails which he does by kayak. This 8km trail hugs the shoreline and brings Darren as far as Reddan’s Pier on the River Scarriff.

With two locals, Will Cross and Reuben Noyes for company and safety, they stop off at Inish Cealtra, Holy Island, before working their way through the waters of Lough Derg to turn into the calm of the River Scarriff for their final paddle.

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