River bathing area accessed from the riverside track. The River Barrow is a navigation river with weirs and lock gates at several locations. Swimming at Bagenalstown is accessed dirtectly from the car park/picnic area. The location is an excellent open water swimming location, popular with river water swimmers and triatheletes. Lifeguard: Yes Dogs:
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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCar Parking, Dog Friendly
AccessibilityAcess to the river directly from the car park/picnic area. There is a boat slip access at this point.
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Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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