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Paddle Your Own Canoe

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Carlow, Ireland
+353 87 414 0461
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An amazing experience - everything went smooth [even the weather :) ]

Nathan was just great, he really goes the extra mile! We`ve been looking for a 3days short trip... read more

Reviewed 24 August 2017
Fsp_Advisor
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Dublin, Ireland
3 days in the wild

Just back from a 3 day solo trip down the Barrow. It was more challenging and rewarding than... read more

Reviewed 15 August 2017
GaryWDublin
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County Dublin, Ireland
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PYOC offers you the opportunity to rent canoes and camping gear and take a multi day adventure along the beautiful barrow river trail. It is possible to paddle for up to 6 days from monasterevin to new ross, and you may stop and set up camp anywhere you desire along the way on the bank. We can also organise B&B or hotel accommodation if you would prefer a more luxurious experience.
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Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours
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Carlow, Ireland
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Reviewed 24 August 2017

Nathan was just great, he really goes the extra mile! We`ve been looking for a 3days short trip into the wild, away from the busy city centre, to switch off for a couple of days. And that is exactly what we got, absolutely delighted with...More

1  Thank Fsp_Advisor
Reviewed 15 August 2017

Just back from a 3 day solo trip down the Barrow. It was more challenging and rewarding than expected. The combination of navigating the river, camping in the wild and adapting to living off the grid was amazing. This trip was possibly the best experience...More

1  Thank GaryWDublin
Reviewed 13 August 2017 via mobile

Yesterday myself, husband and two of our children ages 12 and 4 spent a beautiful day canoeing on river Barrow. Nathan had given us the gps location and we met him beside the river near Borris. Canoes, life vests, helmets, dry container all supplied by...More

1  Thank maryroow1
Reviewed 12 August 2017 via mobile

We booked paddle your own canoe after reading an article in the Irish Independent about activities for families. All I can say is book and go. We started in Borris. It was a fantastic experience with lovey scenery along way. People are so nice as...More

2  Thank dnm29
Reviewed 17 July 2017

Nathan is a very nice and pleasant young man with knowledge of the river and choices of the area. Good canoe and paddles,fun river to canoe on,good choices for stops with lunch possibilities. Highly recommended.

Thank Marc L
Reviewed 17 July 2017

The river was amazing, beautiful views and a nice easy current. The weirs were fun and challenging. Camping places were hard to find, but it worked out the four nights my brother and I were on the river. Nate from Paddle Your Own Canoe is...More

1  Thank James S
Reviewed 11 July 2017 via mobile

Well what can I say, myself and my brother went down the barrow over 2 days camping 2 nights also. We had an amazing time and were so relaxed coming home. This year we're doing 3 days and are so excited.

Thank d15n22x
Reviewed 22 June 2017 via mobile

Fabulous way to spend a hot sunny day! It was a fantastic adventure and escape from city madness. Our journey in the canoe took us downstream from Borris to Graiguenamanagh and it took us just over three hours including short stops. The scenery was truly...More

1  Thank Anna_Dublin_BLR
Reviewed 3 May 2017

Nathan a great guy could not do enough to help .even when are first trip had to be canceled he was great and worked with us to sort different dates. There equipment was top notch and we got everything we needed to keep our gear...More

3  Thank Robert L
Reviewed 12 September 2016

I had never heard of canoeing the Barrow but I'm so glad my friend saw an ad. My friend and I are experienced hikers and have camped and walked all over; the Barrow offers a whole new take on the experience. The river is beautiful...More

2  Thank conorcaseygonzaga
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