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Culmore Bay, Lough Foyle
Culmore Bay resides in the mouth of the Foyle River in the southwest corner of the extensive Lough Foyle estuary. Largely occupied by shallows Lough Foyle is thirteen miles long and six miles wide. A well marked commercial channel leads along its northwest shoreline to the Foyle River and the entire journey is fifteen miles from the entrance to Culmore Bay. Here a boat may anchor in a quiet bay opposite the busy commercial port. A completely protected location with safe access. 3 metres LWS... get full information »

Foyle Pontoon (Derry City)
The Foyle Pontoon resides in the centre of Derry, or Londonderry, city in Northern Ireland. The city is situated four miles up the Foyle River that is accessed from the south western corner of the Lough Foyle estuary. It provides pontoon berths adjacent to all the facilities of the city. A completely protected location with safe access. 8 metres LWS... get full information »

Magilligan Point
Magilligan Point is situated on the inner shoreline of Magilligan Peninsula located upon Ireland’s north coast. It is a remote anchorage immediately inside Lough Foyle’s entrance on the northeast shore. A good location with safe access. 2 metres LWS... get full information »

Coleraine, River Bann
Coleraine is a large town with a commercial harbour situated on the River Bann five miles upriver from the entrance. The river exits upon Ireland’s north coast between Magilligan Point, at the entrance to Lough Foyle, and Ramore Head where Portrush Harbour resides. It provides full service marina berthing, to the north of the town, and the opportunity to come alongside the town quay. A completely protected location with careful navigation required for access. 3 metres LWS... get full information »

Seatons Marina, River Bann
Seatons Marina is a private marina on the River Bann three miles upriver from the entrance and just over a mile north of Coleraine. The river exits upon Ireland’s north coast between Magilligan Point, at the entrance to Lough Foyle, and Ramore Head where Portrush Harbour resides. The marina provides pontoons plus fore-and-aft moorings for short and long term berth holders. It normally does not carry visitor berths however this may sometimes be arranged by prior contact. A completely protected location with careful navigation required for access. 3 metres LWS... get full information »

The Lower River Bann
The River Bann exits Ireland’s north coast between Magilligan Point, at the entrance to Lough Foyle, and Ramore Head where Portrush Harbour resides. It is the longest river in Northern Ireland that offers the potential to freely anchor off the main channel or pick up moorings, berth in a marina or explore inland waterways. A completely protected location with careful navigation required for access. 3.5 metres LWS... get full information »