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Covid-19 Update 3rd July 2020

We are excited to share with you all our plans for the coming weeks!

Due to the current challenges we wanted to carefully devise a plan that would make it possible to open certain elements to the park whilst keeping it a safe environment for everyone.

We have all the Covid-19 safety protocols in place on our premises. We are following all health and safety guidelines that have been put in place by the government and the HSE. The health and safety of our staff and customers is our top priority.

  • From July 13th our campsite will reopen for self-sufficient campervans to start. Online bookings only and we advise booking in advance due to limited spaces. More options will follow in August.
  • We have taken the tough decision to keep our visitor centre closed to the public. We feel it is the most responsible option right now and it is an effort to minimise risk.
  • Food and Refreshments:
    – We will have a cart serving barista Puro coffee, cold drinks, confectionary and homemade Sweet treats
    – Food truck serving Pizza, Toasties, Sandwiches, Barista Coffee and cold drinks
    – Additional Picnic tables will be in place
    – Opening Soon – Our Outdoor terrace for take away food seating

Park Activities

  • A staffed Information Point will be in place for all your queries and will also provide information on our unique and beautiful historical park. We will have available o Map for the Multi User Orienteering trail o Map for our New Family Fun Trail to include our Magic Tree and Fairy Bridge o 8 kms of off-road Cycling trails o Walking trails o New Cycleway linking Lough Key to Boyle via Boyle Marina
  • Zipit is open and you can book online on www.Zipit.ie
  • Bike Hire with www.electrickbiketrails.ie . You can book online (advanced booking advised)
  • Coming Soon – Online booking system to enable us to safely reopen the ‘Adventure Play Kingdom’ and ‘The Lough Key Experience’ (Tree Top Canopy walk).

These plans may change depending on the current situation in Ireland. We hope you can understand our gradual reopening approach and the decisions we have had to make to keep within the guidelines of Physical Distancing and Safety.

We would like to thank you all for your patience and all of your messages and we look forward to welcoming all visitors to the park very soon!

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Campsite open from July 13th for self- contained caravans/campers only.

25th June 2020

Dear Campers,

Thank you for your interest in Lough Key Caravan and Campsite.

We are delighted to now be in a position to open our campsite from July 13th for self-contained caravans/campers only. Our intention is after a couple of weeks to extend our services to limited tenting also. We are working hard to ensure we have all measures in place to create a safe environment for you our visitors and our staff. We hope that you will work with us in adhering to the safety procedures and respect each other’s space.

For tenting enquiries, please email us loughkeycamping@gmail.com and you will be added to a waiting list.

In order to book online now for a self-contained camper/ caravan please read the below information very carefully.

Our hard-standing pitches are laid beautifully with the natural landscape allowing for natural physical distancing

Our indoor communal areas will remain temporarily closed. This means customers must use their own toilets, cooking facilities and sinks for washing up and teeth brushing. This also includes the closure of the indoor games room and laundry facilities.

With a rigorous cleaning regime in place our recently renovated outdoor shower block will be open. Tokens can be purchased at reception.

All bookings must be made online and paid in full prior to arrival. Campers have upto 24 hours before arrival date to cancel for free otherwise the full amount will betaken.

Our visitor centre will remain temporarily closed – this includes Boda Borg, Tree Canopy Walk, Adventure Play Kingdom and Café

We will have outdoor catering and coffee carts available located by the lakeside.

Along with our vast woodlands, walking trails, numerous islands and historical landmarks, there is a recently developed ‘cycleway’ which will is fabulously scenic route that will join Lough Key to the town on Boyle via the Boyle canal ideal for all ages to use.

Upon arrival or at any given time only we ask your assistance that only one guest is to approach reception. There will be an adequate outdoor queuing system with shelter. Please bear in mind check-ins usually are most busy from 5pm- 8pm. Try and avoid this time to reduce traffic.

Every effort will be made to ensure everyone can enjoy their visit to stay safe and well.

Remember physical distancing is required throughout our campsite and park, children must be supervised and made aware of this. Those who do not comply with these rules will be asked to leave without a refund.

Booking can be made online from today 25th June 2020 via the link below.
https://loughkey.ie/lough-key-park/caravan-park/
Please note when booking if a site number says (0) it has already been booked.

If you have any questions or queries please email us directly loughkeycamping@gmail.com and we will respond as quickly as possible but due to a high-volume number this can take a little longer than normal.

Thank you for your patience,
Best regards,
Lough Key Camping & Caravan Park
Lough Key Forest Park
Boyle
Co. Roscommon
F52 HE06
071- 9662212

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Lough Key’s Covid-19 Update: 10th June 2020

To all our customers, we want to thank you for all your enquiries. Due to Covid 19, we had to temporarily lay off all our staff and therefore it is not currently possible to respond to everybody individually. However please be assured that the Management Team and many of our fantastic Team are working tirelessly behind the scenes on the implications of Covid 19 for our business. The guidelines for reopening were just launched by Failte Ireland and we are currently processing 5 documents relating to our business. We are also navigating finance, staffing and safety plans for reopening.

The level of enquiries has been heartening for us but we are asking for your patience now. As of yet we do not have a date for reopening as there is a huge amount of work to do to reconfigure our business to ensure the safety of our staff and you our customers which is of paramount importance to us. Please be reassured that once a date is decided it will be published and that all Facebook messages, emails, phone messages and campsite booking enquiries will be responded to individually.

Thank you all and we look forward to welcoming you back to Lough Key in the near future.

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Lough Key parkrun – Weekly Free 5km Timed Run

Run by volunteers, everyone welcome – walkers, joggers and runners. Arrive at 9.15 for the walk to the start line and join us afterwards for a coffee in the Lakeside Cafe. A mostly flat course with a few inclines but the scenery is so fabulous you wouldn’t even notice them!

It is free to participate! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.

For more information check out Parkrun Ireland website https://www.parkrun.ie/loughkey/

Lough Key Parkrun are always looking to expand our volunteer team so call 086 159 6085 if you’d like to be a part of the organising team.

Make sure you check out Lough Key Parkrun’s Facebook page for updates https://www.facebook.com/pg/loughkeyparkrun/about/?ref=page_internal

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The Boyle to Lough Key Forest Park Bus Service commences Easter Sunday

The Boyle to Lough Key Forest Park Service, taking in Boyle Marina commences Easter Sunday. Starting from King House Bus Stop on Sunday 1st April providing 4 return scheduled services daily, 7 days a week through to 31st October 2018. The Lough Key Forest Park Service links visitors to the park and Boyle Marina to Boyle Town.

The Local Link Service also operates a bus from Boyle to Roscommon the service runs seven days per week, Monday to Sunday, providing three return scheduled services daily.

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