Paddling near Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

Castlepollard sits in County Westmeath — the so-called Lake County — surrounded by a cluster of glacial lakes and slow-moving rivers that make it one of the more accessible inland paddling areas in the Irish Midlands. Lough Derravaragh, just 4 km away, is the standout local water, while Lough Sheelin and Lough Owel are also within easy reach. The wider county is well set up for flatwater kayaking, canoeing and SUP across its lakes and canals.