Paddling near Wicklow, Co. Wicklow

Wicklow town sits on the east coast of County Wicklow, where the Vartry River meets the sea at Broad Lough, a tidal lake that forms the centrepiece of local paddling. The area draws kayakers and canoeists to both flatwater and river routes, with the Vartry and Broad Lough the most accessible spots right in town. The wider county extends paddling possibilities onto the Slaney and beyond.