Castlecoote Loop (Suck Valley Way), Water Heritage Day, Heritage & Biodiversity Walk. The Castlecoote Loop is unique as the walker encounters water at five different points along the way. Mary Leyden, Historian will guide the heritage and biodiversity walk on Water Heritage Day which starts at the River Suck in Castlecoote Village then passes by Stoneham's Lake (An Linn Bhán) with its ancient crannóg and Donamon Castle in the background. It then traverses the Derryhippo River over a beautiful steel bridge into the Coillte Wood, Bracklin. As the walk loops back towards Castlecoote, it passes over Black's Bridge where the Derryhippor River can be seen entering Black's Lake (Lough Na Saggart).

The walker then passes another small lake which the Derryhippo flows into during Winter floods. Children will enjoy following the Ladybug Way on the Castlecoote Loop, where bespoke colourful stone ladybugs can be found at different points on the walk as they figure out the Water Treasure trail.

Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee in St. Ciaran's Community Centre before you set off on this Water Heritage Day adventure with Castlecoote Tidy Towns. Thanks to Roscommon County Council Heritage Office and LAWPRO for support.

Address
St. Ciaran's Community Centre, Co. Roscommon