Ballina-Killaloe and the Shannon - 3 hour tour
This tour starts from the Killaloe Hotel and Spa and takes you along the Shannon to view some of the highlights of the river banks.
Important Information
You need to wear comfortable clothing. Lightweight rain gear is always advisable.
The price for this tour is 75 per person
The tour is 2 hours.
You can book your slot online, or by calling 087 4593141. Guided tours must be purchased in advance, by close of business the day before.
We have a maximum of 6 people per tour
The tour begins at the Killaloe Hotel and Spa, or from your accommodation in the Killaloe area.
Highlights
Ballina-Killaloe
The tour starts and ends in Killaloe. Here, as well as across the river in Ballina, there are many shops and cafes, as well as historic sites and beautiful river views.
Birdhill
Birdhill is a great spot to pause for a bite to eat or a coffee, featuring the Old Barracks and Matt the Thresher.
Parteen Weir
Parteen Weir splits the Shannon in two, and was a major engineering achievement in the early years of the Irish Free State. It is a fascinating spot to pull up the bikes and gaze up and down river.
More Information - The 3 Counties Shannon Tour
This tour takes you on a circuit of the areas around the River Shannon to the south of Lough Derg, through counties Tipperary, Limerick and Clare.
The tour starts in Killaloe, and is suited to cyclists of all abilities. The tour crosses the river into Ballina, then heads away from the Shannon through the lower reaches of the Arra Range to the well-kept village of Birdhill, where you can pause for refreshments (cost not included in the price of the tour).
Next we will head back to the Shannon at O'Brien's Bridge. Here we cross over the river and visit Parteen Weir, which splits the Shannon in two, and was a very significant engineering project in the early years of the Irish Free State. After Parteen, we move into County Clare, and take quiet back roads up to historic Killaloe, where the tour ends.
The map below shows the 3 Counties Shannon Tour.
