Lough Easkey

Everything you need to know about access, tide times and best tips for your next outdoor swim here.

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Lough Easkey is in a lovely location in the heart of the Ox mountains. Surrounded by hills and the wild countryside the lake shimmers in the sunlight and is a really nice place to stop for a swim.

The water here is lovely and fresh but access is stony and a bit difficult. However, it’s worth the effort and when we swam there in the sun it was tranquil and just a lovely place to be.

Directions

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Access is off the N59 which runs between Ballina and Ballysadare. From the Ballysadare direction you go through Templeboy and then watch for a left turn signposted for the Ox mountains and Tubbercurry. This road will lead you to the lake where you will see a place to park plus a few seats.

Tide times for nearby Sligo Harbour (Oyster Island)

16 September 2025

Time	Type	Height
01:48	high	2.88m
07:40	low	1.66m
14:32	high	3.02m
21:17	low	1.34m

17 September 2025

Time	Type	Height
03:25	high	2.99m
09:41	low	1.53m
15:50	high	3.25m
22:27	low	1.06m

18 September 2025

Time	Type	Height
04:27	high	3.27m
10:39	low	1.26m
16:45	high	3.55m
23:11	low	0.77m

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