Killyfole Lough
Killyfole Lough is a fresh water lough between Lisnaksea and Rosslea in east Fermanagh. There is a rich history in the area with the earliest evidence of settlement being linked to the Crann贸g which is located in the centre of the lough. When the water level falls it is still visible today; it is believed this Crann贸g was inhabited during medieval times. Formally a drumlin wetland area, Killyfole was flooded and dammed by the Water Service to function as a reservoir in the mid 1960s. When decommissioned, the site was sold to the local Council, who in conjunction with the local community group, developed the site as a local amenity and wildlife sanctuary. A 2.5km loop walk has been developed around the lough, of which almost 1km is suitable for wheelchairs. The route around the lough includes boardwalk sections, allowing you closer glimpses into the lough depths and wildlife. It is a beautiful, peaceful walk taking in open water, reedbeds and small pockets of wet woodland.
County Fermanagh
Distance 1.4 miles
OS Map Sheet 27
Terrain flat gravel, boardwalk
Nearest Town Rosslea
Route Shape Circular
Grid Reference H472313
Route Type Lakeland, Woodland
Follow the path around the Lough on concrete paths, gravel tracks and board walk.
The Lough, wildlife and views
The main entrance is off the B36 road between Lisnaskea and Rosslea.
Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Car parking – There are two places to park – one at the old waterworks site where there is more space here or on the Lisnaskea-Rosslea road. There is also a bird hide and fishing stands suitable for wheelchair users.There is a picnic table at the road side car park.
Grade 3
- The path may not be hard and firm in all weathers with loose stones (not bigger than 5cm) with occasional tree roots and pot holes and will be at least 1m wide for its entire length.
- The path will not be steeper than 6掳 or have a cross slope of greater than 6掳.
- There will not be any obstacles such as steps or stiles and surface breaks will be between 12mm and 75mm in width.
- There will be a clear head height of greater than 2.10m for the entire length of the route.
- There will be passing places at least every 150m and rest areas at least every 1km.
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Killyfole Lough
Walked the lake this evening. All new wider bridges, more concrete paths and the gravel sections have been renewed.. I’d imagine it’s perfectly acceptable for wheelchairs and pushchairs..
Brilliant job.. 馃憦
Any idea when this walk is reopening?
As a local living on the lough shore we are blessed with having this truly beautiful walk around the lake. Flat and accessible to all, its clean and well kept, with picnic tables, fishing jetties, bins, info boards and duck feed available for feeding the plentiful wildfowl. 30mins takes you round walking briskly! Prams and wheelchairs will easily use this pathway.