Fuchsia Lane Farm is approximately 2km outside of Terryglass, a picturesque harbour town at the northern end of Lough Derg. Niall and Inez provide high quality award-winning self catering cottages on a farm. From Fuchsia Lane we offer two tours. The first tour is the Monastic Settlement Tour, which takes you to Lorrha, where you can explore 2 churches, an abbey and a friary. The oldest of these dates back to around 600AD. Nearby to Lorrha is Lackeen Castle, former stronghold of the O’Kennedy family. Because Lorrha is a ‘hidden gem’, there is a very good chance that as you wander among the ancient buildings you will have them to yourself. The second tour option is the Lake Shores tour. This takes you through the North Tipperary Countryside to the Lough Derg shore at Luska, from where we will work our way back along the Lough shore past such highlights as Kilbarron Quay and Mota Quay. The views are stunning, yet this is a very under-visited section of the lake, so you can experience some real peace and quiet as you gaze out over the water!
River Run House & Self Catering
River Run House is situate in Terryglass village, and from here we offer the same two tours as described above for Fuchsia Lane Farm. River Run House is a row of cottages which can be hired out in its entirety for a large group, or can be rented in sections for couples or families. Visitors have the option of being catered or self-catered; either way you will enjoy a fantastic stay with this great quality accommodation.
Abbey Court Hotel is situated in the heart of Nenagh, offering 3 star accommodation and a good quality dining experience. The coffee dock is particularly recommended. From Abbey Court we offer two tours. Firstly, the Medieval Historic Sites Tour will take you to various historic churches and castles to the North of Nenagh. The historic buildings date back to between the 12th and 16th Centuries, and all of the churches can be explored on foot. The second tour offered is the Scenic Lake Shore tour, which takes you to beautiful Garrykennedy via quiet back roads. For experienced cyclists, you can then return to Nenagh via further lake views and woodland at Castlelough.
Killaloe Hotel and Spa offers 4-star accommodation on the western shore of the River Shannon. The hotel is a short walk from historic Killaloe, and offers great food and a beer garden. From Killaloe we offer 3 tours. Firstly, the 3 Counties Shannon Tour takes you across the river to Birdhill, then on to the spectacular Parteen Weir, retuning via the gentle hills of East Clare. The second tour we offer is titled Hills, Crafts and Coffee. This takes you north of Killaloe to Scariff and Tuamgraney, taking in gentle hill climbs and fantastic lake views, along with optional visits to a chocolate factory, various coffee shops and a woollen mills. The final tour option form Killaloe is titled Lake Shores and Uplands. This tour is aimed at the experienced cyclist, and takes you across the Shannon to Garrykennedy via the Arra Mountain Range. Along the way you will see some of the most spectacular Lough Derg views as you pass the Graves of the Leinstermen.
So if you are planning to stay in the Lough Derg area, don’t forget that eBikes are the perfect way to explore!
-420x525.jpg)
