Skellan Lock 3
Newtown Gore, County Cavan, Ireland
Skellan Lock 3 is situated in County Cavan near Newtown Gore in Ireland. The location is classified as a Type 4 paddle spot, indicating it is suitable for intermediate paddlers with some experience on moving water or moderate features.
The lock is positioned at coordinates 54.06197, -7.63302 in the northern Irish midlands. Parking is available at the site, making access convenient for paddlers planning to launch their watercraft. This facility supports visitors who are exploring the waterway system in the region.
The area around Newtown Gore offers paddlers an opportunity to experience the canal lock infrastructure that characterizes much of Ireland's inland waterway network. Skellan Lock 3 serves as a transit point along what is likely part of a larger connected waterway system, allowing paddlers to navigate between different water levels and sections of the canal.