lakes westmeath

Lake shore and Woodland Walks: The development of the lake shore area and also the inclusion of the walkway through the woodlands has been undertaken by Westmeath County Council since its' acquisiton of the property in 1981. The woodlands form the entire boundary of the Estate along Lough Ennell and the Golf Club, and encloses the pastureland. Many views of the lake and pastureland have been re-opened, and subisdiary paths are available to the lakeshore, the Gothic Arch and the Octagonal Summ...

The most majestic of the Westmeath lakes 8.04 km long. It affords good fishing for trout, pike and perch and its steep wooded shores set against a background of rolling grassland give a view to be remembered. The lake is associated with the most tragic of all Irish legendary romances - the Children of Lir; changed into swans by a jealous step-mother, they spent 300 years on its dark waters....