Walking Guide - Discover Lough Neagh

Wetlands Way
The Bann Montiaghs
Charlestown
or Bannfoot
Derryinver
River Bann
Derryloste
Ready Flat
Charlestown Road
Muckery
Derrytrasna
Lough Neagh
Lough
Gullion
The land to the east of the River Bann is known
as the Bann Montiaghs, the latter being the
Gaelic word for Bogland. It comprises numerous
quiet country roads which will take the traveller
in to the rural heart of this region.
Discover it for yourself!
Ardmore Point
Emerson Sandquay
& Harbour
Ardmore
Derryadd
Ardmore
Church
Oxford
Island
Start/Finish
County Armagh
Distance 12 miles (19.3km)
OS Map OSNI Sheet 20, Craigavon
Nearest Town Derrymacash
Route Shape Circular
Points of Interest Oxford Island Nature Reserve
and Lough Gullion
Terrain 90% minor roads
Grid Ref (Start) J018615
Grid Ref (Finish) J018615
Wetlands Way
The Bann Montiaghs
Route Description
The starting point is just after the entrance to
Oxford Island where you turn right and walk past
the historic building of Ardmore Church and
continue along to Emerson’s Quay and Harbour
which has undergone significant re-development
in recent years. The route continues along the
scenic shoreline of Trowagh Bay. Follow the
route past the Esky Primary School and Church of
Ireland Hall, this loop takes you back onto the
Charlestown Road where you head back towards
the Oxford Island Nature Reserve.
How to get there
Take the turn off for Junction 10 on the M1 and
follow the signposts for Oxford Island.
Facilities
Toilets and refreshments are available at the
Lough Neagh Discovery Centre and Kinnego
Marina.
Discover it for yourself!