Paddling near Carlingford, Co. Louth
Carlingford sits on the southern shore of Carlingford Lough, a glacial sea inlet on the Cooley Peninsula in County Louth, flanked by mountains on both sides. The lough is the centrepiece of paddling here — kayaking, canoeing, and SUP all take place on its waters, with strong tidal flows making timing a genuine skill consideration for anyone venturing beyond the sheltered harbour.
Top waters to paddle near Carlingford
Boyne
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Fane
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Outer Dundalk Bay
Co. Louth
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Inny [Shannon]
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Liffey
Co. Dublin, Co. Kildare, Co. Wicklow
Carlingford Lough
Dodder
Co. Dublin
Annalee
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Mourne Coast
Co. Louth
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Nanny [Meath]
Co. Meath
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