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The Cavan Adventure Centre is part of Irelands Hidden Heartlands and is located within The UNESCO Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. One of the most unique landscapes on our planet. Another Attraction is the iconic Cloughouthter Castle, the island castle fortress of Co. Cavan.

Ages 1-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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  • Boat, wetsuit, map & and paddle provided.


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  • Cavan Adventure Centre, Inishmore, Butlers Bridge, Co. Cavan, H12 CD43, Ireland
    Please book ahead to ensure we have available boats and equipment. Everything required is at our centre.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 156545P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 156545P1

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    • Cavan Adventure Centre
      163
      Ireland
      Joined in June 2009
    • sandratA8609DQ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent guided tour!
      A highlight of our trip to Ireland! The guide and staff went beyond our expectations to assist a member of the party with limited mobility but for whom this boat tour through the lakes to the castle had personal meaning. It was beautiful. The guide was well informed and happy to share his knowledge of the natural landscape and wildlife along the water and the history of the region and the castle itself. I highly recommend Cavan Adventure Centre and will return. Thank you to all who made the trip possible.
      Written 7 November 2024
    • Noelle0512
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty
      If you're looking for an adventure that combines relaxation and beautiful scenery then this is the perfect way to spend a few hours!. Sean was an absolute gentleman - gave us great advice and told us exactly the route to take to maximise our time. If you're considering a canoe trip, I highly recommend this one. It's the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty, suitable for beginners and seasoned paddlers alike!
      Written 31 October 2024
    • vajrashurad
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience!
      Excellent place to go - staff are really helpful, the kayaks are great, and the lakes are beautiful... We did the trip to the local castle, then on to further to the local park, stopping for a swim in the beautifully clear and fresh water too.
      Written 23 September 2024
    • Happiness02373830413
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun day out!
      Great day out, brought a picnic and stopped on the Lakeshore for a break. Sean is an absolute gentleman, full of advice and chat. Kayaks were easy to paddle and great fun. We'll be back and have recommend to friends and family.
      Written 23 September 2024
    • oisinr2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great visit to Cavan
      The place was amazing. Very tranquil and beautiful. My family had a great time. The staff couldn't do enough for us and Sean was a brilliant host. We will be going back.
      Written 22 September 2024
    • brnriley
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Outstanding Experience
      Went there to see the castle based on our ancestry research. The weather was perfect and our guide, Fergel, was outstanding. He took time to show us all the beautiful scenery and swans in the lake. Upon arriving at the castle he shared the complete history of not only the castle but the area. Ferrell, Sean and team made it a very special day for us.
      Written 7 September 2024
    • 283mehwishi
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience
      We had a great time canoeing at Cavan Adventure Centre. It was a lovely lake accompanied by amazing staff. My kids enjoyed the experience and would love to go there again.
      Written 7 September 2024
    • 68kerrianng
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun!
      The views were amazing. We Kayaked and did the water inflatable park. It was so much fun and I would recommend the experience to anybody visiting Cavan. I have previously Kayaked to a castle and had a picnic on it which was lovely. All staff are super friendly and helpful.
      Written 29 August 2024
    • Trip09274721391
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Looking forward to returning 👌
      Wonderful centre in a beautiful, tranquil area. Brian and Sean were very friendly and helpful; young female also but I didn't catch her name. We took engine boat around the lakes and islands for a few hours. Beautiful experience 🥰 will definitely return and try out various other activities on offer.
      Written 25 August 2024
    • Trail00568695558
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Family day out
      We had to wait for almost 40 minutes before we were served due to some filling going on. No apologies or explanation. When we came back from our journey on the lake, the place was empty. There was no body to handle the safe jacket or simply say that we are finished. The surrounding area is beautiful and nevertheless, we really enjoyed the kayaking
      Written 19 August 2024
    • dangerard2017
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Hidden gem, load of fun for the family
      Excellent facility, well managed by Sean and the team. We had a great time on the water park. Will definitely visit again.
      Written 19 August 2024
    • milker_snout
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic
      Fantastic day out, can’t recommend enough. Plenty of selection in what’s on offer weather canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Staff are very friendly, accommodating and informative and very safety conscious providing wet suits, helmets and life jackets. On site shop too and plenty of places to eat for BYO. Thanks so much and look forward to it again :-)
      Written 14 August 2024
    • occol2021
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic experience
      My son attended a two day camp and he had the time of his life!! So well run, fantastic facilities and amenities. Will definitely be booking again.
      Written 4 August 2024
    • 685susiel
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Adventure Camp Cavan
      This is our kids third year doing the water adventure camp and they had an absolute ball again with their cousins. Staff and Sean the owner are extremely friendly, helpful and nothing is ever a problem for them. I would highly recommend a visit to Cavan Adventure Centre.
      Written 2 August 2024
    • D6821YQclairec
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      I'll be back!!
      Great experience as always, learned a lot of very valuable skills, friendly & helpful staff, very well organised, thank you!
      Written 14 July 2024
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    aglowin
    County Dublin, Ireland4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2020
    Had a brilliant morning here last Saturday. We were a group of adults and kids who weren't experienced with kayaking at all, and Sean and Siobhan were brilliant in getting us set up and out on the water without any fuss. Would highly recommend doing this is you are in Cavan - a really fun experience with gorgeous scenery along the way!
    Written 22 July 2020
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    BreffniAbu
    Kildare, Ireland142 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went here recently with my teenage nephews and had a great day! It’s very good value for money considering the distance and time you get to use the kayak for. We kayaked out to the castle where we got off and had a little break and snacks before heading back. Would definitely recommend.
    Written 19 July 2021
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    Michael woulfe
    Castlebar, Ireland155 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020
    This is lots of fun for old and young. We hired canoes and kayaks from here and it was excellent. The people who run this establishment do a great job. The owner ( Finbar Furey lookalike) was excellent but, the the star of the show has to be his daughter who was the utmost professional, from giving out the life jackets to advising on the best route to take. Keep up the good work.
    Written 20 August 2020
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    LoveTravel66548
    Dublin, Ireland4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020 • Family
    This was a great family activity in a really lovely location. We were given a selection of boats to choose from, which included Canadian canoes, kayaks and sit on tops. The owner was really helpful when we were choosing the types of boats to use and safety equipment.

    The trip, (which is unsupervised, but I believe a instructor can be hired if requested) to the island took a little over a hour and we had plenty of stop offs to let the kids swim.

    The Norman castle was really beautiful and we spent a little time there to have a snack, before heading back.

    Overall it was a really enjoyable day.
    Written 25 August 2020
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    dearbhla89
    County Dublin, Ireland19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020 • Couples
    This was lots of fun! We booked a three hour session on Saturday. We arrived and Siobhan got us set up with life jackets and Séan got us sorted with kayaks. As it was just him, there was a bit of a wait but the weather was nice so we didn’t mind too much. We were left to our own devices to kayak out to the Cloughoughter Castle. We walked around the little island for a short break and then made our way back. We really enjoyed it!
    Written 17 August 2020
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    fid1dec
    Banbridge, UK17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021
    Hired kayaks for a 3 hour slot for a family day out - 4 adults and 5 kids (6 - 13years). Great set up - went out to the island and had a picnic. Good to have a destination as kept kids focused. Definitely recommend - but bring a change of clothes as even if it doesn't rain (it did), you will get wet.
    Written 16 August 2021
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    DubCM
    Dublin, Ireland163 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    Four of us hired Kayaks from them and went on a three hour paddle. It was very enjoyable. The kayaks and gear was good. The lake was lovely, a very enjoyable afternoon
    Written 26 July 2021
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