Paddling near Laytown, Co. Meath

Laytown sits on the Meath coast where the River Nanny meets the sea, and that estuary is the heart of local paddling. The Nanny route — from Laytown beach through the estuary and upriver toward Julianstown — is the marquee paddle here, drawing SUP and kayak paddlers through shifting coastal and freshwater habitats. Canoeing Ireland and local operators run sessions on the Nanny, making it accessible to beginners and families as well as experienced paddlers.