The Wild Atlantic Way is a 1600 mile long coastal route on the west coast of Ireland. Following a dramatic coastline with towering cliffs, mystical islands, rolling farmland, the route winds its way past picturesque villages, castles, and a stunning countryside.
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way: Ballyvaughan
A great place to get your feet wet paddling the Wild Atlantic Way is Ballyvaughan. I paddled with local sea kayaking guide Patrick O’Regan of North Clare Sea Kayaking.
While a good portion of the Wild Atlantic Way is directly exposed to the Atlantic Ocean, the Ballyvaughan coast in Galway Bay offers some protection. This makes it a good location for paddlers of all skill levels. One of the great benefits of paddling here, is that it offers tremendous views of castles, towers and the burren, as well as great opportunities for seeing wildlife.
Exploring the Ballyvaughan coast while testing the P&H Sea Kayaks Scorpio.
Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way: Lake Inchiquin
If the coast is too rough for paddling, there are beautiful places to explore inland, which are protected from heavy wind and waves. Lake Inchiquin is an ideal paddling location, with a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife to see in a relatively small area. It also has the stunning Inchiquin castle that overlooks the waters.
Stay tuned for the full review of the P&H Scorpio sea kayak – COMING SOON!
Trip Planner:
Outfitters:
– North Clare Sea Kayaking
Places to Stay:
– Armada Hotel
Things to do:
– Doolin Cave
– Cliffs of Moher
