Ireland and West Cork have hundreds of places to explore, from taking in the Irish Coast to exploring estuaries and paddling local lakes. Below are just a few of our favourites but if you have any local paddles to recommend or photos from your travels we'd love to hear from you.
Bantry Bay
The worlds second largest natural harbour (after Sydney)
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!
Barley Cove Mizen Head
After paddling around Barley Cove the Boss decided it was time to relax with some fishing under Gorran Beg.
Crookhaven West Cork to Goleen
A great little paddle from Goleen Harbour:
West to Crookhaven,
East to Toomore Bay.
A rugged coastline, well protected from winds from the
West to North East.
Glandore
On the east side of Glandore with Union Hall on the west side of the estuary. The village of Glandore is rightly acclaimed to be one of the prettiest villages in Ireland.
Schull West Cork
If you are experienced you have the whole of Roaring Water Bay and all its islands. If you are a recreational paddler with a Day Tourer or Sit on Top just paddle around the harbour - fabulous stuff.
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. Good local services are available too.
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.