Lough Neagh slipways

Nordburg2001 · 28 June 2018, 16:37

Are there any slipways that stay unlocked and easily accessible?
I normally launch at Kinnego marina but the gate closes at 21:00!!
By the time I get back from work and sorted there wouldn’t be much point heading out[emoji35]
Any recommendations guys??

Vinny31 · 29 June 2018, 08:30

There’s a slip at Gawleys gate outside Lurgan, I’ll have to check if it is locked at night though.
What direction are you coming from?

Nordburg2001 · 29 June 2018, 10:05

I normally call into Gawleys Gate for a shandy and a bite of grub when we are on the Lough, but I’ve never really paid attention to the slipway!
But from memory it’s very shallow and riddled with debris....
I’m coming from Belfast and didn’t want to take the chance heading up that far and getting stuck or running into problems.
I’ll maybe get a run up over the weekend and check it out! Cheers [emoji106]

Vinny31 · 29 June 2018, 13:23

Apparently the folks that have the pub look after the slipway as well. There are a few more on up towards rams island I’m trying to get some information on.
There’s also a slip in the area of cranfield point around the north shore near randalstown.

Nordburg2001 · 29 June 2018, 13:25

Would be great if you could find out[emoji106]
Kinnego is fine normally but the closing times during summer just don’t cut it[emoji45]

Vinny31 · 29 June 2018, 13:25

Yeah we nearly got caught out last Saturday evening.

Nordburg2001 · 29 June 2018, 13:26

Not good![emoji23]

Sambam · 02 July 2018, 13:01

Cranfield the other side of Randalstown is your best bet.