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Discovering the charms of Derryhick Lake

Whins in full bloom at Derryhick Lake, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey
Whins in full bloom at Derryhick Lake, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey

Over the years, whenever I passed the road sign to Derryhick Lake near Pontoon, I made a mental note to check out this secluded lough at some stage.

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Laughil Forest walk by the shores of Lough Conn

Sunlight breaking through the trees lights up the beautiful winter colours in Laughil Forest, Pontoon, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey
Sunlight breaking through the trees lights up the beautiful winter colours in Laughil Forest, Pontoon, Co Mayo. Photo: Anthony Hickey

Pontoon where the great lakes of North Mayo – Lough Conn and Lough Cullin meet – is one of Mayo’s most famous beauty spots. It is also a walker’s paradise with two lovely woodland walking trails that give magnificent views of both lakes.

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A walk in Drummin Wood

Drummin Wood near Pontoon, Co Mayo, is a forest walk with lake and mountain views. Photo: Anthony Hickey
Drummin Wood near Pontoon, Co Mayo, is a forest walk with lake and mountain views. Photo: Anthony Hickey

Drummin Wood near Pontoon has one of the most scenic forest walking trails in Mayo with lake and mountain views to complement the wonderful woodland scenes.