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The Starting Battery – Lough Neagh Discovery Centre loop from Croaghan Island

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The Starting Battery – Lough Neagh Discovery Centre loop from Croaghan Island

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The Starting Battery – Lough Neagh Discovery Centre loop from Croaghan Island

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2.86km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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180 m

Wave Sculptures Overlooking Lough Neagh

Highlight • Monument

A set of metal structures resembling a wave overlooks Lough Neagh. Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Ireland and provides 40% of Northern Ireland's water. There are some wonderful …

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285 m

The Starting Battery

Highlight • Structure

If you wish to take the detour, a short causeway will lead you to The Starting Battery, used by the Lough Neagh Sailing Club as the starting mark for their boat races.

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429 m

Lough Neagh Discovery Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The discovery centre sits on the shores of Lough Neagh. It is fully accessible and features a gift shop and cafe with panoramic views across the lake.

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1.67 km

Bench With a View of Lough Neagh, Oxford Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

On your hike around Oxford Island, you can enjoy the scenery to the fullest. A bench on the shore invites you to sit down for a moment and enjoy the …

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1.71 km

Oxford Island National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The beautiful Oxford Island National Nature Reserve is located on the southern shore of Lough Neagh. The reserve hosts a number of wonderful gravel and woodland trails as well as …

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2.17 km

Sunset View of Lough Neagh from Oxford Island

Highlight • Natural

On the southern shore of Lough Neagh you will find the beautiful Oxford Island National Nature Reserve. It is home to a variety of wildlife such as rabbits, badgers, otters, …

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2.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

998 m

992 m

865 m

Surfaces

1.03 km

597 m

545 m

511 m

174 m

Elevation

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The Starting Battery – Lough Neagh Discovery Centre loop from Croaghan Island

Wave Sculptures Overlooking Lough Neagh

The Starting Battery

Lough Neagh Discovery Centre

Bench With a View of Lough Neagh, Oxford Island

Oxford Island National Nature Reserve

Sunset View of Lough Neagh from Oxford Island

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