Arrowrock Hostel is ideally located for visitors interested in walking through the dramatic landscape of North West Ireland. The Bricklieve Mountains, the Curlews, the Sligo Historical Trail and the Arigna Miners way are all within easy reach of the hostel and offer the walker a constantly changing vista at every turn.

The Arigna Miners Way and part of the Sligo Historic Trail pass within 1km of the hostel and there are many walking routes on the nearby mountains, particularly directly across the lake where the Bricklieve Mountains are crowned by the Carrokeel Neolithic Tomb complex.

The area has everything to offer from the rugged Atlantic Coast to mountains rising steeply out of the surrounding plains. Magnificent lakeland vistas emerge as you cross a ridge or round a bend in the road; glacial valleys and deep glens forged by tumbling rivers appear and disappear as the walker passes thorough this enchanted region.

And then there is the sky, a dramatic canvas washed by the Atlantic weather systems. A backdrop that constantly changes the colour and texture of the landscape, is a delight to the eye and irresistible to the artist or photographer.

Walking any of the smaller roads or marked pathways is a delightful way to explore the county at a leisurely pace and to discover treasures that would be missed from a car.

Lough Arrow is reputed to be one of the best wild brown trout lakes in Europe with over 3,000 acres of spring fed unpolluted waters. Noted salmon rivers are just a  few miles north and some of the best coarse fishing waters in Ireland are within a few minutes drive.

No license is required for Lough Arrow

Lough Arrow trout fishing season extends from 1st April to 30th September.
 Boat Hire and  ghillies are available locally.

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Coarse fishing can be enjoyed all year round with reputable waters nearby.  These include the rivers Shannon, Boyle and Moy and lakes such as Lough Key,  Lough Allen,   Lough Conn,  Lough Mask and Lough Corrib to name just a few.

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Click on the Lough Arrow Angling Guide to view or download the PDF.

Cromleach Lodge Hotel:
Located about 2 km north of the hostel.
A 4 star hotel offering fine dinning in their award winning restaurant or quality bar food in their public bar.

McDermott’s Of Castlebaldwin:
Located in nearby Castlebaldwin about 10 minutes drive from the hostel.
A busy local bar specialising in good value bar food.

Clevery Mill Restaurant:
Located in Castlebaldwin, about 1 km from the N4 junction and 10 minutes from the hostel.
Excellent restaurant, open evenings and weekends but closed Monday.

Supermacs:
Located in Castlebaldwin at the nearby petrol station on the N4.
Fast food restaurant and Take Away.

Tai Chi Court:
Located on Bridge Street in Boyle, about 10 minutes drive from the hostel.
Chinese Restaurant offering both eat in and take away. They will deliver to the hostel for a nominal fee. Open 6 to 11 pm..

Moving Stairs:
Located near the clock tower in Boyle, about 10 minutes drive from the hostel.
Offering bar food and restaurant and regular live music.

King House Restaurant:
Located in the King House Courtyard,Boyle and again about 10 minutes from the hostel.
A favourite with many for breakfast and lunch. Open Mon-Sat, 10-6pm

Stone House Cafe:
Located beside Boyle River on Bridge Street, Boyle, 10 minutes from the hostel.
Gourmet coffee, soup and sandwiches, open 10-6, Mon-Sat
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WALKING

ANGLING

DINING OUT

Boat Hire:

Need a boat for fishing ? Fancy a Picnic lunch on one of Lough Arrows islands or just want to spend a few hours exploring the lake ?

ArrowRock Hostel has negotiated special deals with local Boat Hire specialists for all our guests and Boat Hire is can be arranged either through ArrowRock Hostel or direct with the local providers. Boats are normally available at our own jetty or can be delivered to our jetty with a few hours notice.

Boats can be hired for full days, half days or by the hour. See below for rates.

To book either email ArrowRock Hostel, ask at reception or contact the hirers direct at the following numbers:

Phone 00 353 71 91 65065 / 00353 71 9666666
Mobile: 086 3856790 / 00353 85 1740956

Boat Tours:

Historical boat tours of the lake can be arranged (subject to demand, weekends only off season and daily in summer - minimum 2 people).

Duration is 2 hours, cost is € 15 per person and discounts are available for families.

Tours can be booked via email, at reception or again direct with the boat specialists at the above numbers.

BOAT HIRE/BOAT TOURS