Kilkenny Castle Stand up Paddle Board River Tour

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

We are life time paddlers, sharing your passion, incorporating fun, learning and awareness of river and its surrounds.
Your customers get personal attention and feel very safe and love your tours which are adapted to people's energy and ability.
You will paddle double kayaks up and back down through Kilkenny and see historical buildings which dominate the City skyline.

The tour can include white water paddling over a weir, playing in the rapids if that is of interest.
If you prefer to stay dry, that's your choice of course and we do provide over-trousers to keep you pretty dry.
If you prefer, one of your guides can paddle the double kayak with you for extra stability to ensure that we maximize your enjoyment and safety.
Visual highlights include Kilkenny Castle, The Tholsel, St Francis Abbey, the old home of Smithwick's Brewery and St Canice's Cathedral.
Hear about the importance of the Nore to Kilkenny and its milling history for centuries.

What's Included

Dry bag
Towels - our many international travellers do not have towels so we can provide at no extra cost
Mobile phone cover
Wetsuits, shoes and towels if required at no extra cost
All safety equipment, dry legs/salopettes or wetsuits, shoes, towels and an overjacket
Shoes - so your leave with your own shoes dry

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Location, on canal walk, southern side of the river under Kilkeny Castle, 1000 metres downstream of the Hurling Statue beside Johns Bridge, Kilkenny. There is no parking at the "get In". you can walk from town https://maps.app.goo.gl/PY8qVfXtkdiuGP4x7

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Paddle upstream on Stand Up Paddle Boards, taking in the stunning views of medieval Kilkenny, passing under Kilkenny Castle and up to the Greens Bridge weir.

Enjoy a unique sensory experience and learn some of Kilkenny's river history.
We can keep you dry but if you like some excitement we will take you over the weir and do some easy white water paddling before heading downstream.
An ice cream stop on the way back at Kitty's Cabin is also possible!

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Guests must be able to swim
Supplied by Riverbend Adventures

Tags

Stand Up Paddleboarding
Kayaking Tours
On the Water
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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