Paddling near Galway, Co. Galway

Galway sits where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic, giving paddlers immediate access to both moving freshwater and open coastal water. The river, Lough Corrib to the north, and the sheltered bays of Galway Bay and Connemara's coastline make this one of the most varied paddling areas in the west of Ireland. Rusheen Bay in Salthill is the go-to spot for beginners and SUP, while the River Corrib and Mannin Bay in Connemara draw sea kayakers and touring paddlers.