Kayaking in Ireland

The wandering Waikiki of West Cork - customer submissions gladly accepted.




Schull West Cork
What a spot to paddle. If you are experienced you have the whole of Roaring Water Bay and all its islands.
If you are a recreational paddler with a Waikiki or Sit On Top just paddle around the harbour - fabulous stuff.



Crookhaven West Cork
Crookhaven is a flatfish and recreational paddling heaven. O'Sullivans is the best bar in the whole of O'Sullivans and Crookhaven and the rest of the known world. The paddling is superb for novice to advanced - novice paddlers should not attempt Fastnet!



Crookhaven to Goleen

Crookhaven to Goleen from Brow Head
A great little paddle from Goleen Harbour.
West to Crookhaven or East to Toomore Bay.

Rugged coastline and well protected from winds from West to North East.


Glandore Cork a very pretty place to paddle
Glandore
On the east side of Glandore with Union Hall on the west side of the estuary.
The village of Glandore is acclaimed to be one of the prettiest villages in ireland.

Union Hall down to castletownsend
Union Hall
A stunning estuary heaving with fish and birds.
Out of season paddling and winter bird watching at its best.
Paddle upstream towards Leap then downstream to Glandore harbour then back to Union Hall .
Union Hall is a pretty village with good services
.

Barley Cove on Mizzen Head West Cork
Barley Cove Mizzen Head
After paddling around Barley Cove the Boss decided it was time to relax with some fishing under Gorran Beg.


Kilctohane Dunmanus bay Ireland

Kilcrohane Pier - Sheeps Head
There are so many places to paddle from in Dunmanus
Bay and
Kilcrohane is one of the best .
Another nice paddle for the wandering Waikiki.


Durrus is at the head of Dunmanus bay on the road to the Sheeps head Cork
Durrus - Dunmanus Bay -Sheeps Head
Take the Sheep's head road out of Durrus. This is the head of Dunmanus Bay, paddle from the pier or any section of beach - loads to choose from. Durrus has a few nice shops and bars to take on provisions.


Toomore Strand on a November day - still a very pleasant paddle
Toomore Strand West Cork
Toomore Bay is another very pleasant paddle.
Well sheltered when the wind is in the North and a few fish to BBQ on the beach at the end of the day.



Bantry Bay looking towards Baera November 2007
Bantry Bay
35 km long with a North and South coast.
Sheltered in the East and testing in the West.
So much paddling to be done in Bantry Bay



Reen Pier Bantry Bay ideal when it blows from the South
Reen Pier Bantry Bay on the Sheeps Head
Typical get in and get out on Bantry Bay.
Just about every weather option is covered with a short drive and a safe get in.



Eagle Point Camping Ballylickey Bantry Bay
We fully recommend Eagle Point Camping
lovely place and lovely people.
www.eaglepointcamping.com
A stones throw from Bantry Bay Canoes and a
great spot to paddle.


Sheltered stunning paddling at Glengarriff
Glengarriff - Bantry Bay
Gentle pretty paddling with seals a plenty.
Give the seals some room to rest.
Dolphins visit Glengarriff and there is excellent
bird watching - again please do not get so close
as to disturb the wildlife.





Coastal touring and Sit on Top Kayaking in Bantry Bay

Recreational Kayaking around Cork Ireland