Ireland is known for its friendly people, its rugged and striking landscape, its good beer and its numerous castles. But Ireland also has beautiful and large lakes to offer. These invite you to experience unforgettable moments on their shores. The weather is changeable, but feeling the elements is just as much a part of the experience as a sense of adventure as you circumnavigate Ireland's ten largest lakes. Do you dare to do it?
Take part in the Iron Lake Challenge Ireland and get the coveted collector's medal in the “Ireland” edition.
RULES
The rules for Iron Lake Challenge Ireland are very simple. Nevertheless, we would like to clarify them once again at this point:
- Sign up for the Iron Lake Challenge Ireland!
- To conquer them and earn the beautiful collector's medal, you must walk around the ten largest lakes in Ireland after registering. Lakes that are partly on the territory of other countries are not included in this challenge.
- Bicycles, skates, etc. are not allowed, but you are welcome to hike or run.
- The Iron Lake Challenge Ireland has no time limit. This means that you can cycle around the ten lakes over several years.
- We trust you that you have really circumnavigated the lakes. However, if you want to be included in the time ranking, we need a copy of your tracking. We don't care what you use (watch, smartphone or app).
General PLEASE NOTE!
- Please note that traffic rules apply in public traffic areas and along roads and cycle paths. So move with consideration.
- You circumnavigate the lakes at your own risk and at your own risk. The operator of this website assumes no liability.
- Please heed medical advice if necessary or have a medical examination before the start of the Challenge. You are responsible for your own health, equipment and condition. Breaking off a tour is not a disgrace, health always comes first!
A few important rules for dealing with nature during your lake tour:
- Please take into account the local instructions for the protection of nature.
- Please do not go off the trails.
- Please do not make noise.
- Please do not collect rocks or minerals.
- Please do not collect mushrooms.
- Please do not leave any garbage lying around. Quite the opposite. Many of us even collect garbage.
- Please do not feed animals.
- Please do not make an open fire.
- Please do not pick plants.
This should be obvious to all of us, but it doesn't hurt to remember it from time to time.
REGISTRATION AND SCOPE OF SERVICES
Registration for the Iron Lake Challenge Ireland costs you 24,- EUR.
In this entry fee is our Iron Lake Challenge “Ireland Edition” collector's medal and the marble of the Timeless Challenge .
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However, you first have to circumnavigate the ten largest lakes in Ireland! Only then we will send you the well-deserved medal and the marble! After all, you want to earn them, not get them for free.
How to register:
- Klick bitte auf das Logo und Du wirst zur Anmeldeseite unseres Partners Digistore24 geleitet
- You will now receive a registration confirmation
- Now you have to walk around the ten largest lakes in Ireland (see below). As soon as you have completed the ten lakes, please send us an extract of your tracking as proof. We will also believe you without tracking, but you will not be included in the honor roll.
- After we have checked this, you will receive your well-deserved medal and marble. Easy, isn't it?
YOUR MEDAL AND YOUR MARBLE
If you have circumnavigated Ireland's ten largest lakes on foot, then you have completed the beautiful Iron Lake Challenge "Ireland Edition"Medal earned. This can be the first in your upcoming collection from the Iron Lake Challenge.
You will also receive the Timeless Challenge marble (from our Timeless Challenge series)
LIFE SCORE Points
The Iron Lake Challenge is part of our Timeless Challenge. That's why you also earn Life Score points (in addition to the collector's medal) and the coin. These are automatically credited to you in our honor roll. This service is free of charge for you.
The ten largest lakes in Ireland
Lough Corrib
Lough Corrib is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland and is located in the west of the island. Walking around it is a challenge, but also an experience. You should definitely visit the ruins of the Annaghdown Churches and you will find beautiful islands to the east of the lake. The circumnavigation is around 117 kilometers long, which is why you should plan at least one overnight stay.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Corrib
Lough Derg (Loch Deirgeirt)
Lough Derg is the third largest lake in Ireland and one of the three lakes to which the famous “Shannon” widens in its course. Attention! There is a second lake (near the border with Northern Ireland) of the same name. Lough Derg is stretched in its length, so that it can be up to 35 kilometers long. So a circumnavigation is about 110 kilometers long.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Derg
Lough Ree
Lough Ree is the central main lake in the course of the Shannon. It is also one of the three large lakes to which the Shannon widens in its course. Places and buildings steeped in history await you during the approximately 90-kilometer circuit. It is worth taking your time to start this challenge.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Ree
Lough Mask
Lough Mask lies to the north of Lough Corrib and is the upper of the two lakes that drain into Galway Bay via the River Corrib. It is an ideal destination for excursions from Galway City, Clifden, Westport or Castlebar. It is rich in fish and nestled between mountains and meadows. The circumnavigation of Lough Mask is approximately 77 kilometers long.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Mask
Lough Conn
With its rocky shores, Lough Conn gives you the feeling of being on a mountain lake. Numerous islands lie to the south of the Errew Peninsula. Not far from its northern shore lies Crossmolina, a hiker's paradise. The circumnavigation is approx. 46 kilometers long.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Conn
Lough Allen
Alongside Lough Derg and Lough Ree, Lough Allen is the third and most northerly of the large lakes that the Shannon feeds on its way through Ireland. The lake is world-famous among anglers for its pike and trout. But its shores are also ideal for hiking or running. You can put your fitness to the test on around 44 kilometers.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Allen
Lough Carra
Lough Carra in the west is an internationally recognized bird sanctuary and a so-called “marl lake”. This lake has many interesting details to offer. The western shore lies in an area of limestone. The chalk prevents the growth of aquatic plants and algae and even reeds are very rare. The purity and color of the water is produced by the marl. The circumnavigation of the lake is about 40 kilometers long.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Carra
Lough Sheelin
This lake is known by the Irish folk song „Lough Sheelin’s Side“ known. Its Irish name means “Lake of the Fairy Pond”, somehow mystical and beautiful. You have to walk about 27 kilometers around it, but it will be worth it.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Sheelin
Lough Ennell
Lough Ennell is known for its shallow waters and abundance of fish. Jonathan Swift wrote his famous book “Gulliver's Travels” on this lake. Water sports are very popular on this lake, although jet skis are now banned. It takes about 34 kilometers to circle Lough Ennell.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Ennel
Lough Owel
According to the old Dinnsenchus legend, Lough Owel/Loch Uair comes from one of the two Firbolg brothers who lived on this lake. Two streams flow from Lough Owel, the Golden Hand and the Silver Hand. The circular route around the lake is approximately 31 kilometers long.
Tour recommendations for circumnavigating Lough Owel
Iron Lake Challenge Ireland HONORARY PANEL
Here you can enter your lake circumnavigations quickly and easily and upload the evidence (e.g. a screenshot of your tracking). We will check them and then approve them. Your result is then saved and appears in the roll of honor.
Instructions for the Challenge Tool
This is how our honor board works
- Register on our site
- Select the lake you are circumnavigating under "Summit/Lake
- Enter the distance you have covered (in meters) under "Length / Mountain height (in m)"
- Enter the required time (in minutes) under "Time needed (in min).
- Enter the date of your circumnavigation under "date"
- Now you can upload the evidence (e.g. a screenshot of your tracking) under "Upload proof (optional)"
- Now all you have to do is SAVE!
- We check your round and release it. Then you will see your result in the ranking.
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- #ironlakechallenge
- #ironlakechallengeireland
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