Flat-water kayaking , sea kayaking , river kayaking , white-water kayaking , stand-up paddleboarding and canoing are all easily at the paddler ’ s command in Northern Ireland .
Everywhere you go , you ’ ll discover boatyards , marinas , jetties and a wealth of hire operators and tour specialists full of local pride and the giant spirit of Northern Ireland – all ready and willing to help you heighten the experience of taking to the water .
The twisting Northern Ireland coastline , full of wide bays , secluded beaches , towering cliffs and a rich variety of habitats , is absolutely ideal sea kayaking territory , with County Down ’ s Strangford Lough high up on the must-try list .
The largest sea inlet in Britain or Ireland , is an outdoor adventurer ’ s dream . It ’ s dotted with countless coves , harbors , quays and piers , and more than 70 islands . Discreet wild camping is allowed on some of the islands , so if you ’ re into a spot of kayak camping then you ’ ll love it here . Go it alone , or try the Strangford Lough Activity Center , which offers kayak and canoe hire , tuition and a range of cool tours .
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