Lough Derravaragh

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Lough Derravaragh

September 2010

We don’t know of too many swimming spots in Westmeath, so Lough Derravaragh is a decent enough place to get a dip.

This looks much more like a fishing and boating lake but for swimmers there is the advantage of a slipway from the large car park which will lead you into the water.

Apart from the car park we saw a solitary picnic table but there is a rough grassy area to sit on after you have had your swim.

Directions

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Derravaragh is located on the R394 and coming from Mullingar watch out for a left turn signposted for the lake a few kilometres before Castlepollard.

Tide times for nearby Balbriggan

February 18th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
05:28	low	0m
11:38	high	4.4m
17:50	low	0m

February 19th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
00:03	high	4.15m
06:01	low	0m
12:13	high	4.48m
18:25	low	0m

February 20th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
00:37	high	4.2m
06:36	low	0m
12:52	high	4.51m
19:05	low	0m

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