Paddling near Carlow, Co. Carlow
Carlow sits on the River Barrow in the heart of the southeast midlands, and it is the Barrow that defines paddling in the area. The river runs calm and scenic through the county, drawing canoeists and kayakers on multi-day trips along the Barrow River Trail. SUP and flatwater kayaking are also well established, with access points at Carlow Town Park and guided sessions at Milford.
Top waters to paddle near Carlow

Barrow
Co. Carlow, Co. Kildare, Co. Kilkenny, Co. Laois, Co. Offaly

Liffey
Co. Dublin, Co. Kildare, Co. Wicklow

Lower Slaney Estuary
Co. Wexford

Avonbeg
Co. Wicklow

Avonmore
Co. Wicklow

New Ross Port
Co. Wexford

Slaney
Co. Carlow, Co. Wexford, Co. Wicklow

Boyne
Co. Kildare, Co. Meath, Co. Offaly

St George's Channel
Co. Wexford

Dodder
Co. Dublin
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