Cavan Canoeing

Cavan Canoeing at Carratraw Canoe Centre offers you the opportunity to paddle your own canoe around Lough Oughter Waterways . Our Canadian Canoes for hireare easily maneuvered by two people. Our centre also offers you the opportunity to hire either single or double kayaks.

Learn to Kayak  and Canoe whilst having fun. Our Personal Proficiency Courses will introduce you to the fun and excitement of paddling. The courses are certified and run under the guidance of experienced, enthusiastic and fully qualified instructors. The courses are run on the edge of Lough Erne, with lovely clean water on a secluded river making it an ideal location to enjoy the thrill of learning a new skill. 

Get out into the fresh air this summer and join in one of the Summer Camps run by Cavan Canoeing . Learn a new skill and discover  the wonders of  nature surrounding you. Experience new challenges and forge new friendships. All courses are certified and run by qualified instructors.

Meander along the majestic River Erne by canoe or kayak. From our ideally situated base at Carratraw Canoe Centre located at Carratraw Bridge, our Guided Canoe Trails take you around the Lough Oughter waterways into the real Ireland of beautiful lakes and rivers, tranquil scenery, local history, wildlife and bird life. Our trails are suitable for beginner and experienced paddlers alike; traveling in our stable open style canoes is a memorable experience.

Join Blue Damsel Discovery  on an Eco Trail for an inspired, intriguing and memorable Wildlife Watching Experience by Canoe.  A rare opportunity to explore the wonders of nature around Carratraw Lough with  Expert Naturalist  Heather Bothwell.

The Nine Waves Art Exhibition
Collection of paintings by local artist Dara Donohoe at Carratraw Canoe Centre. The exhibition may be viewed by appointment with Dara. Phone phone (086) 3596176 or email: info@cavancanoeing.com 

 Cavan Canoeing is located at Carratraw Canoe Centre, the gateway to Inishmore Island at the centre of the Lough Oughter Waterways. This island is recognised as an area of outstanding, unspoilt natural beauty where Natural and Cultural Heritage are in abundance in the heart of Ireland’s Lakelands. Situated on the River Erne, the Lough Oughter Waterways are tailor made for canoeing and kayaking with a variety of rivers and lakes to choose from.

Unveil the splendor of this National Heritage, Special Conservation and Special Protection area located within the Greenbox in beautiful North West Ireland. Discover exciting aspects of local geology, archaeology, wildlife and history in this intriguing area of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. Visit the local designated sites at Annagh lough, Drumlane Abbey and Lough Oughter Lakeshore.  Explore the 12th century Anglo-Norman Clough Oughter Castle.