Skip to main content

Graney ( Lough )

Boat Ramps
0
Access Points
0
Campsites
0

Lough Graney (Irish: Loch Gréine) is a freshwater lake in County Clare, in the east of that county. It covers approximately 3.7 square kilometres (about 919 acres) with a shoreline of roughly 8.37 miles, and sits at an elevation of 49 metres above sea level. The lake contains two islands, Green Island and Sand Island, which provide points of interest for paddlers exploring the water. The lake's coordinates place it at approximately 52°59'N, 8°40'W.

Water drains from Lough Graney via the River Graney, a short outflow that passes through Lough O'Grady and continues past the town of Scarriff before joining the western side of Lough Derg, itself part of the River Shannon system.

One documented paddling route runs from the hamlet of Caher northward along the lake to the Cahermurphy woodland area at the north end, with the Bleach River accessible at that end. This route covers approximately 12 kilometres out and back. The northern woodland area offers a landing point suitable for a break. Autumn conditions on the lake can produce flat calm water and, following cold nights with frost, cloud inversions over the surrounding landscape.

The lake is well known for fishing, with species including perch, ferox trout, roach, and bream present. Anglers and paddlers may share the water, which is worth bearing in mind when planning a route.

Lough Graney holds a notable place in Irish literary history. In 1780, local poet and hedge school master Brian Merriman set the opening of his mock-Aisling poem Cúirt An Mheán Oíche ("The Midnight Court") along the lake's shores. A carved stone bearing the opening lines of the poem in Munster Irish stands overlooking the site, making the shoreline of cultural as well as natural interest to visitors.


Water access, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Graney ( Lough ). Uncover great paddling access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. PaddleWays's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Paddle smarter with real-time insights

Whether you're en route and conditions shift or you're looking for the best spot based on current flows, we enable you to make informed decisions on the fly.

Co. Clare licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Co. Clare.

Find Places to Paddle

Over 400,000 Places to Paddle

Every user gets free access to launch points, boat ramps, and public property parcels.

Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

See the best times to paddle Graney ( Lough ) and check the forecast before you go.

No forecast data available.


Explore Clare waters

Top paddling waters

No waters available right now.

Popular Cities

Loading popular cities...

Smarter Paddling Starts in the App.

Paddleways gives you everything you need to plan smarter, paddle better, and own every trip from first launch to takeout.