Valley of the Monks - Half-day or Full-day Canoe Hire

Duration

• Half-day hire (3 hours): To Graignamanagh and return to Base
• Full-day hire (6 hours): To Graignamangh and finish at St Mullins (Taxi back not included)

About

Escape from it all for just a few hours or a full day. Paddling down the Barrow river offers a freedom rarely encountered in the mad rush of our busy lives. No experience necessary. Bring the tent, camp wild after your adventure and here are just some of the experiences you can expect.

Pretty lock-keepers cottages

Magnificent hand built weirs

Excellent fishing

Majestic mature wooded valleys

Old castles, ancient churches and historic estate houses

Abundant wildlife like Herons, Otters, Egrets, Kingfishers, Dippers, Ducks and their young and the occasional swan.

Interesting towns and villages, friendly pubs, unusual eateries and shops to restock

Come along and immerse yourself in this inspiring nature corridor. Forget about work, relax, chill out and allow the rhythm of your paddle to meditate your mind.

If there is one adventure that is a must do on this beautiful island the Barrow trail is for sure the most rewarding.

Go with the Flow – River Adventures offer canoe hire on the Beautiful Barrow river. We also supply barrels to protect your belongings.

PLEASE NOTE : Very Important

We do not provide any form of insurance with our canoe hire service. We therefore highly recommend that you take out a travel or holiday insurance policy that will cover canoeing activity up to level / grade 2 water. It is also recommended that if you are bringing along electronic items that you have them insured and that you have provide waterproof storage for each.

It is a condition of hire that you will not attempt to shoot or go down any weirs while still in the canoe. This activity is dangerous and could very easily lead to injury or loss or damage to property.

There is a flat-water navigation channel running the entire length of the waterway which avoids all weirs and rapids.

Heavy Lifting. Please note you will have to lift the caoes out of the water when you get to BallyKeenan Lock. There is a low boardwalk at both ends to facilitate this. PLEASE never drag our canoes are they are easily damaged. Additional lifting required if you are heading to St Mullins. (5 Locks)

Buoyancy jackets are provided for each individual and by law you are required to wear them at all times while canoeing. Helmets can also be provided.

Canoes can be picked up from Graignamanagh should you decide to walk back, however, this must be prearranged. Canoes will be picked up from St Mullins if you choose to finish there. However you may be asked to secure them until we can get there or leave them in the storage paddock.

Anyone finishing in St Mullins will either do a car transfer or get a taxi back. (Taxi not included)

This tour is not suitable for solo adventurers, if you would like to join a tour solo please consider our Guided White Water Spills & Thrills tour.