Two Day Hire - Goresbridge to St. Mullins 

You will meet a member of the Go With The Flow River Adventures team by the slip at the river in Goressbridge. Perhaps by this stage you have completed your car transfer or even pitched your tent at your camping spot in Clashganny or The Hub in Graiguenamanagh. If you would like to arrive early, the Goodly Barrow is located on the other side of the river from the meeting point in Goresbridge. This is a gorgeous Cafe and Museum full of fantastic stories and delicious meals. A great option to fuel up for your epic adventure. We will give you your gear and guidance on your adventure answering any questions you may have. Once you have all your safety gear on and belongings stored away in barrels you are ready to begin your adventure.

On your journey moving down river you will meet the following landmarks and locks:

• Lower Ballyellen lock
• Ballytiglea lock
• Ballytiglea Bridge
• Borris lock
• Ballingrane lock
• Clashganna lock – Nice wild camping spot & toilets here 
• Ballykeenan lock (Double lock)
• Graiguenamanagh Town & 'THE HUB'
• Upper Tinnahinch lock
• Lower Tinnahinch lock
• Carriglead lock
• St. Mullins lock
• The Mullichain Cafe and Heron Sauna - Finish point.

The waterway is kept at a navigable level by a series of stunningly beautiful cascading weirs. At each weir, a parallel canal takes travelers around the rough water and continues with the smooth. There are charming old lock cottages at each canal lock – excellent places to stop off and enjoy a picnic or a wild swim.

Day 1

Your journey today is down river to Graiguenamanagh. Before you leave Goresbridge Goodly Barrow is located by the bridge here. This is a gorgeous Cafe and Museum full of fantastic stories and delicious meals. A great option to fuel up for your epic adventure. After your first day of paddling on arrival in monastic Graignamanagh indulge yourself in one of the many riverside cafes. For something stronger enjoy a pint of locally crafted ale, stout or blonde beers or a shot of locally distilled whiskey. Take time to check out the local craft outlets – Duiske Glass, and also visit some of the historic sites – the restored Duiske Abbey and the lovely quayside lined with boats of all description. In Graiguenamanagh there is the option to book into the centrally located riverside camp site ‘The Hub’ here. If you have some free time check out the new sauna in town – The Hot Box Sauna. Pre Booking online is essential. Today’s journey is approx 14.5km.

Day 2

After a night of wild camping or if you selected a ticket to stay in ‘The Hub’ a riverside campsite you will be continuing your journey down to St. Mullins. Here you will be welcomed at the wonderfully cozy riverside cafe called the Mullichain. Relax at one of their picnic tables overlooking the estuary or dine inside by the warm wood burning stove. The homemade cakes, salads and pizzas are nothing short of “to die for”. The little piece of waterside heaven and been delighting day time diners and picnicers for decades. Not to be missed please note they close at 5pm. There is also a sauna at your finishing point called Heron Sauna. Be sure to save some time in your schedule to enjoy this after your adventure. Pre Booking online is essential. The final section for you to explore is approx 6.5km.

You will be finishing your adventure in St. Mullins at the slip.

• Spare warm suitable clothes
• Light rain jacket
• Food and water

Things to consider bringing:

• Throw rope
• Knife
• Mobile phone and waterproof case
• Whistle
• All camping equipment
• First aid kit
• Repair Kit which should include duct tape and multi tool (at a minimum)
• Dry Bag or other method of keeping electronic equipment dry

• Canoe / Sit on top Kayak
• Paddle
• Buoyancy Jacket
• Helmet
• Barrel
• Optional Extra: River Barrow Guide Book €25

Buoyancy jackets are provided for each individual and by law you are required to wear them at all times while canoeing. Helmets can also be provided.

This is a self guided tour you will not have a guide with you on the water.

We do not provide any camping gear/equipment.

We do not provide a lift back to your car after the adventure please either do a car transfer or prebook a taxi.

You can meet Go With The Flow River Adventures at the slip in Goresbridge

We do not provide any form of insurance with our canoe hire service. We therefore highly recommend that you take out a travel or holiday insurance policy that will cover canoeing activity up to level / grade 2 water. It is also recommended that if you are bringing along electronic items that you have them insured and that you have provided waterproof storage for each. (Note: Ziplock bags are not waterproof.)

• It is a condition of hire that you will not consume alcohol while canoeing.

• It is a condition of hire that you will not attempt to shoot or go down any weirs while still in the canoe. This activity is dangerous and could very easily lead to injury or loss or damage to property. There is a flat-water navigation channel running the entire length of the waterway which avoids all weirs and rapids.

• Heavy Lifting. Please note you will have to lift the canoes out of the water when you get to each lock. There is a low boardwalk at most locks to facilitate this. PLEASE never drag our canoes as they are easily damaged. 

• Buoyancy jackets are provided for each individual and by law you are required to wear them at all times while canoeing. Helmets can also be provided.

Please select one ticket per person attending. Selection per person indicates a canoe seat. Canoes have two seats per boat, kayaks have one seat per boat. If your group has an even number you will all be in two person canadian canoes. Otherwise we can give you a single sit on top kayak but these don't hold much storage room.

Anyone finishing in St Mullins will either do a car transfer with other members of your group leaving a car at the finish point before setting off on your adventure or get a taxi back. (Taxi not included, prebooking advised.) 

Canoes can be picked up from Graignamanagh if you choose to finish there. However, you may be asked to secure them until we can get there or leave them in the storage paddock.

Go With The Flow River Adventures does not provide for solo travel. A minimum of two people are required per booking.

This adventure is not suitable for a child under 12 years old to paddle a kayak as the duration of the trail is too long. They must opt to join an adult in a canoe. Children must be at least 7 years of age and comfortable in the water.

Participants must be able to swim. It is possible the canoe may capsize on this tour. This is an adventure.

There is some parking available but please arrive early to get parking. This is a public area where vehicles are parked at owners' risk.

Our equipment has a maximum capacity of 130KG per person.

On average this trip takes approximately 6 hours paddling on day one and 3 hours on day two.

Please make use of our handy guide on how to navigate the river while planning your adventure and white on your journey. Our MAP page is complete with distance guide and number of locks from point to point making planning easy for you. Trace your route, identify points of interest, and plan your picnic or camping stops using the information provided.

Customers will receive a full refund or credit if cancellation is made 10days or more prior to the event. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.