Paddling near Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
Ballybofey sits in the Finn Valley in inland Donegal, with the River Finn running through the town and a spread of loughs and rivers within easy reach. The area draws paddlers to calm lough surfaces, spate rivers, and — further out across the county — the dramatic sea-kayaking coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Top waters to paddle near Ballybofey

Lower Lough Erne
Co. Donegal
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Shannon [Upper]
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Donegal Bay (Erne)
Co. Donegal

Erne (Lough) (Upper)
Co. Cavan

Lowerymore
Co. Donegal

Foyle and Faughan Estuaries

Gweebarra
Co. Donegal

Lough Melvin
Co. Leitrim

Outer Swilly Estuary

Lough Derg
Co. Donegal
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