Paddling near Bandon, Co. Cork

Bandon sits on the River Bandon in County Cork, and the river itself is the natural starting point for paddlers in the area. The lower river runs as a gentle, scenic float between Bandon town and Innishannon, while the upper reaches near Dunmanway carry rapids, boulders and a notable drop that draws whitewater kayakers when levels are right. The wider region adds the River Lee, the Sullane, the Blackwater and a pair of reservoirs at Inniscarra and Carrigdrohid to the mix.