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Lough Bracken loop walk, Drumcondra

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Distance
1.29 mi
Elevation gain
39 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
39 ft
Max elevation
219 ft
TrailRank 
20
Min elevation
160 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
29 minutes
Time
57 minutes
Coordinates
366
Uploaded
February 12, 2023
Recorded
February 2023
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near Drumcondra, Leinster (Ireland)

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Itinerary description

2k out of Drumconrath on the Nobber Road Lough Bracken is on the left at a sharp bend down a lane. There is car parking in front of the lake.

The route around the lake is clear, though potentially a little muddy and you do walk across open grass field. You do have to cross a few styles on route. I strolled around the lake and visited an adjoining field to look at recently cut down trees which would not be part of your standard walk around the lake.

The walk is very easy and pleasant with views of lake and nearby drumlins. The lake itself provides water to the village. and though the area is quiet, it is popular with anglers. walkers and swimmers. High turbidity (caused by particles suspended or dissolved in water) have caused some problems with drinking water quality for villagers. The overall amenity could be improved as some litter/dumping and shore erosion.

Waypoints

PictographPanorama Altitude 157 ft
Photo ofPanorama

Panorama

The commencement of the walk is across a short walkway built to assist anglers and walkers, you continue the path through the trees

PictographPanorama Altitude 157 ft
Photo ofLake with two swans on bank

Lake with two swans on bank

PictographPanorama Altitude 151 ft
Photo ofLake view across to car park where you commenced walk

Lake view across to car park where you commenced walk

PictographIntersection Altitude 154 ft
Photo ofCross style here to keep on path by lake

Cross style here to keep on path by lake

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