Proposal
Leitrim County Council is proposing to develop a Blueway along the route of the River Shannon from Carrick-on-Shannon to Leitrim Village and on to Battlebridge. The proposed Carrick-on-Shannon to Battlebridge Blueway will provide a high-quality cyclist and pedestrian Blueway route between Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village and Battlebridge Lock. The Blueway will provide recreational experiences for tourists and the local community using the existing natural assets and will act as an economic stimulus in the area, county and the region. Starting at Corryolus to the north west of Carrick-on-Shannon, the Blueway will follow the route of the River Shannon northward for a length of some 8km ending approximately 1km west of Leitrim Village at Battlebridge Lock Gates. A map of the proposed study area is enclosed.
Principal Objective
To provide a high-quality cyclist and pedestrian Blueway route along or close to the River Shannon between Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village and Battlebridge Lock, transformative in its nature and scale, which will enhance Carrick-on-Shannon as one of the key destinations on the River Shannon.
Secondary Objective
•To improve the attraction of the river corridor
through a recreational cycle and pedestrian route.
• To provide recreational experiences using the
natural assets of the area.
• To improve connectivity between Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim Village.
• To increase and promote the amenity value of the
River Shannon.
• To promote the historical, cultural and heritage
value of the area.
• To increase the accessibility of the area to locals and
visitors alike.
• To support economic opportunities for the
surrounding rural areas.
Aim
The proposed project should, in a practical manner, contribute to the sustainability of the localities along and surrounding the Blueway by consolidating and enhancing the activity tourism offering and presenting those localities as attractive places to live, work, do business and visit. Users and visitors’ expectations will be met through a quality experience.
Proposal
Leitrim County Council is proposing to develop a Blueway along the route of the River Shannon from Carrick-on-Shannon to Leitrim Village and on to Battlebridge. The proposed Carrick-on-Shannon to Battlebridge Blueway will provide a high-quality cyclist and pedestrian Blueway route between Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village and Battlebridge Lock. The Blueway will provide recreational experiences for tourists and the local community using the existing natural assets and will act as an economic stimulus in the area, county and the region. Starting at Corryolus to the north west of Carrick-on-Shannon, the Blueway will follow the route of the River Shannon northward for a length of some 8km ending approximately 1km west of Leitrim Village at Battlebridge Lock Gates. A map of the proposed study area is enclosed.
Principal Objective
To provide a high-quality cyclist and pedestrian Blueway route along or close to the River Shannon between Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village and Battlebridge Lock, transformative in its nature and scale, which will enhance Carrick-on-Shannon as one of the key destinations on the River Shannon.
Secondary Objective
•To improve the attraction of the river corridor
through a recreational cycle and pedestrian route.
• To provide recreational experiences using the
natural assets of the area.
• To improve connectivity between Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim Village.
• To increase and promote the amenity value of the
River Shannon.
• To promote the historical, cultural and heritage
value of the area.
• To increase the accessibility of the area to locals and
visitors alike.
• To support economic opportunities for the
surrounding rural areas.
Aim
The proposed project should, in a practical manner, contribute to the sustainability of the localities along and surrounding the Blueway by consolidating and enhancing the activity tourism offering and presenting those localities as attractive places to live, work, do business and visit. Users and visitors’ expectations will be met through a quality experience.
Proposal
Leitrim County Council is proposing to develop a Blueway along the route of the River Shannon from Carrick-on-Shannon to Leitrim Village and on to Battlebridge. The proposed Carrick-on-Shannon to Battlebridge Blueway will provide a high-quality cyclist and pedestrian Blueway route between Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village and Battlebridge Lock. The Blueway will provide recreational experiences for tourists and the local community using the existing natural assets and will act as an economic stimulus in the area, county and the region. Starting at Corryolus to the north west of Carrick-on-Shannon, the Blueway will follow the route of the River Shannon northward for a length of some 8km ending approximately 1km west of Leitrim Village at Battlebridge Lock Gates. A map of the proposed study area is enclosed.
Principal Objective
To provide a high-quality cyclist and pedestrian Blueway route along or close to the River Shannon between Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village and Battlebridge Lock, transformative in its nature and scale, which will enhance Carrick-on-Shannon as one of the key destinations on the River Shannon.
