Toome

Known as Toome wave in the town of Toome, County Antrim NI. The wave is accessed from the Antrim side of the river Bann although the wave itself is closer to the Magherafelt side. The wave is on a short stretch of the River Bann between Lough Neagh and Lough Beg and works late spring to early autumn when the water levels begin to drop. This was actually my first time there despite regularly driving past it for years.

The wave itself is excellent although there are two visible iron girders in the water that are a pain. I guess that is why folk aren't looping in it too often.

Some efforts have been made to have the girders removed but as yet have not been successful. It would undoubtedly be the best and most consistent freestyle feature in the Country if they were removed.

Its definitely worth a visit and if you are there spend a few quid in the town and let the locals know why you are there. I think the best way to get the metal out is to have the backing of the community who can also approach Irish waterways and the Council if they see a benefit to having people come to the wave. The town was bypassed in early 2000's so like most bypassed towns may have felt the financial pinch.