Kilgarvan to Garrykennedy

Paddling from Kilgarvan to Garrykennedy

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• Dromineer Beach to Garrykennedy Harbour

  Trail difficulty level Intermediate

  • 11 km
  • 3h 40m
  • Linear
  Dromineer Beach to Garrykennedy Harbour

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  Distance

  11 km

  Duration

  3h 40m

  Start point

  Dromineer

  End point

  Garrykennedy

  Difficulty

  Intermediate

  Description

  One of the longest trails, this is suitable for intermediate paddlers in good weather. It is possible to reduce the distance by stopping at either Tamona Little (6.25 km) or Youghal harbour (8.2 km)

  Travelling left from Dromineer beach (West), and then around the forested headland (1 km), you gradually turn South past a small private harbour around the bay and then a narrow forested headland, Ryan’s Point. Turning East you gradually pass twelve private harbours and arrive at Little Tamona a small rock and grass quay just before the bank curves around to the south. In good weather an experienced group can cross directly to the small harbour at Youghal 800 metres away, or follow the bank to Youghal Quay and Garrykennedy along a tree lined shore.

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• Dromineer Beach to Luska Pier

  Trail difficulty level Intermediate

  • 6 km
  • 2h
  • Linear
  Dromineer Beach to Luska Pier

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  Distance

  6 km

  Duration

  2h

  Start point

  Dromineer

  End point

  Luska Pier

  Difficulty

  Intermediate

  Description

  Leaving the beach at Dromineer turn right (North), pay attention to other boat traffic. You pass the mouth of the Nenagh river (depending on water levels you can travel 5 km up this river to Hanley's Woolen Mills cafe), and then a reed and tree lined river bank, then follow the bay around to the opposite side of Dromineer. You pass a large house and lawns (1.3 km) and a largely forested river bank before turning North along a long and exposed headland which may have prevailing winds for large sections. You enter the bay where the small Luska pier is in the furthest corner. You may have to pass through the reed beds to see the pier.

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• Garrykennedy Harbour to Little Tamona Quay

  Trail difficulty level Beginner

  • 4.5 km
  • 1h 30m
  • Linear
  Garrykennedy Harbour to Little Tamona Quay

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  Distance

  4.5 km

  Duration

  1h 30m

  Start point

  Garrykennedy

  End point

  Little Tamona Quay

  Difficulty

  Beginner

  Description

  A shorter section of the Dromineer to Garrykennedy trail initially travelling right (East) along tree lined farmland to Youghal harbour (2.5 km). You follow around Youghal Bay and then travelling west you arrive at Little Tamona, a small rock and grass quay just before a series of small private piers.

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• Kilgarvan Quay to Fools Island Loop

  Trail difficulty level Beginner

  • 2 km
  • 40m
  • Loop
  Kilgarvan Quay to Fools Island Loop

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  Distance

  2 km

  Duration

  40m

  Start point

  Kilgarvan

  Difficulty

  Beginner

  Description

  A delightful loop around Fools Island, which begins in the reed channel, to your right (North), on leaving Kilgarvan quay. The island is largely tree lined and tends to be sheltered from the wind on its Northern side. Keep your eyes peeled and stay quiet and you may just see one of the native wildcats coming down for a drink as you navigate through the reed banks. This journey may become Intermediate grade in windy conditions.

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• Kilgarvan Quay to Skehanagh Quay

  Trail difficulty level Intermediate

  • 7.7 km
  • 2h 40m
  • Linear
  Kilgarvan Quay to Skehanagh Quay

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  Distance

  7.7 km

  Duration

  2h 40m

  Start point

  Kilgarvan

  End point

  Skehanagh

  Difficulty

  Intermediate

  Description

  Exit Kilgarvan travelling left (South West) in the direction of Coolbaun Quay and marina (1 km). Pass this headland and the restored stone marina just before Bellview point, and travel towards the long narrow strip of Goat Island (4 km), where it may be possible to have lunch, the wind and water on the southern side can be rough here. Then pass the next broad headland, Curraghmore Point, where you travel East towards the grassy quay at Skehanagh. There is also the option of entering into the partially hidden reed channel marked by two wooden poles and the well sheltered Black Lake about 100 metres south of Skehanagh. This journey may become Intermediate grade in windy conditions.

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