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Duration
Usually 2 hours
Availability
March - September
Suitability
Age 7+
Know Before
You Go
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Do I need to know how to swim?
You don’t need to know how to swim. If you are going on the water you will be wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) which will keep you afloat if you fall in. The Boyne is waist-high in most places so you can just stand up when you go in.
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Do I need to know how to kayak?
Our sit-on-top kayaks are designed for beginners so you don’t need to have kayaked before. We will run through the basics with you before you get on the water.
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Is it safe?
Playing in the outdoors does carry some risk. That is why all our guides are certified Canoeing Ireland instructors.
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How long do activities last?
All activities last from 1.5 hour to 3 hours. Guided Kayaking lasts 2 hours.
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Are there changing rooms?
Yes, there are permanent changing rooms and toilets available at our riverside base.
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Is there food available?
We have a fully covered outdoor coffee shop with benches overlooking Swifts Wave where you can watch the activities. You can buy tea, coffee, ice-cream and snacks while you relax.
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Is there parking?
We have limited parking but there is a large paid (€2 cash only) car park across the road from us.
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Do I need to pre-book?
We recommend you do as places get snapped up very quickly
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Will the weather affect the activities?
All land activities can be moved inside if needed. Only lightning will stop the water activities. Rain will cool you down ; )
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Can I bring my phone on the boat?
Not a good idea even if it is waterproof
On
Arrival
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What to wear
For water activities bring shorts and t-shirt to wear under our wetsuits. Wear old trainers on your feet that you do not mind getting wet. Bring a towel for changing.
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What to do
Sign in at our office and then get kitted out for your activity.
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What payment types are accepted on site?
We take both cash and contactless.
Restrictions
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Age
All activities minimum age 7.
7 – 12 year olds must go in a double kayak with an adult.
13+ can go in single kayaks.
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Weight
Max 114kg
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Health
A reasonable level of fitness is needed for outdoor activities but you don’t have to be Brian O’ Driscoll. Back rests are available on kayaks if you suffer from lower back pain. Swallow your pride on this and request one, trust us.
RIVERSIDE ACTIVITIES ON THE BANKS OF THE BOYNE
The banks of the Boyne are the perfect day out if you want to soak up the scenery without getting wet. Our base is in the centre of the medieval town but it is surrounded by greenery and flowing water so you will feel like you are deep in the countryside.
If you are a newbie trying out your first outdoor activity, you’ll be grand here.
STAY ACTIVE WHILE STAYING DRY
A location like ours is a great spot to get away from the screens and the phones. If you want to try archery, our expert instructors will have you hitting the targets in a few minutes. If obstacle courses are your thing, our low ropes course will have you hanging on. For those who don’t mind getting their toes wet, we run raft building challenges that are great for groups and schools.
Why do activities beside
The Boyne with us?
We are
central
Our wood-crafted base is in the middle of a town but in a natural riverside setting surrounded by greenery and flowing water
No experience
necessary
All our activities are introductory level so it is up to you how hard you want to play.
We are
local
We want to stay low impact and make more of the riverside without damaging the other creatures that live here.
Have a gang with you?
Watch &
Wait Area
Chill out in our handcrafted wooden coffee shop on the banks of the Boyne and watch the boats fly over the waves. Now with outdoor covered seating so you can watch the world float by.
Want to make a splash?
