$45
/person25% Off
Suspension Bridge
Quisque cursus finibus lectus, at dignissim mi congue ac.
- cart
- sign in
Caragh Lake Kayaking
* Freedom to ride
Kayaking
CARAGH LAKE
Carved in the last Ice Age by glaciers, the vast expanse of Caragh Lake offers a (mainly) sedate paddle, perfect for exploring its many hidden coves or stopping at Carrig House or Ard na Sidhe for afternoon tea. This is serene kayaking at its best.
On most days the water is glacial and a great place from which to see the surrounding rugged mountains and unspoilt pastures.
If the wind is above 3 on the Beaufort Scale, consider somewhere else. Our route here suggests an 8 km traverse of the lake from end to end, but the setting is equally beautiful if you just enter the water and paddle around for a while.
THE RIDE
- Duration: 3 hours
- Length: 8km
- Route Type: Point to point
- Category: Scenic
Day 1 Training
Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue. Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo.
Day 2 Rafting Whitewater
Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue. Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo.
Day 3 Rafting The Chilko
Nulla vitae elit libero, a pharetra augue. Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis. Fusce dapibus, tellus ac cursus commodo.
Quiet and still
Aside from the occasional bird call and the splash of your paddle, there's little that breaks the lake's silence. Don't kayak here if there's a wind warning.
Public access
There are many spots to access the water but the easiest and safest is at the public access point on the north shore.
Lakeside retreats
Two high-end hotels, Carrig Country House and Ard Na Sidhe, overlook the lake and offer fine dining.
Wildlife spotting
Take a close look at the shore as you paddle along, you may be able to spot wild goats, cormorants and even the odd white-tailed eagle.
Caragh Lake Kayaking
Reeks District
Previous
Next
FAQ
This 5km long stretch of soft sand and wild dunes is ideal for summer and winter walks, as well as being a long-standing favourite for swimmers and surfers
What equipment do I need ?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Optio, neque qui velit. Magni dolorum quidem ipsam eligendi, totam, facilis laudantium cum accusamus ullam voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.
Is there a public transport?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Optio, neque qui velit. Magni dolorum quidem ipsam eligendi, totam, facilis laudantium cum accusamus ullam voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.
Can I open the gates of a private property to gain access?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Optio, neque qui velit. Magni dolorum quidem ipsam eligendi, totam, facilis laudantium cum accusamus ullam voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.
RELATED TOURS
Escape to the Heart of the Kingdom, home to Ireland’s highest mountains, darkest skies and cleanest air
FOOD & DRINK NEARBY
Escape to the Heart of the Kingdom, home to Ireland’s highest mountains, darkest skies and cleanest air
#ReeksDistrict
We love seeing what you get up to. Share your #ReeksDistrict photos and tag @reeksdistrict to be featured
