This recreational paddle is suitable and open to families, clubs, paddlers of all ages and abilities and can be paddled in any type of craft. So dust down your boat and come and join us on these social paddles. If you don’t have a boat you can hire an open canoe or kayak from CANI at a reasonable cost. Appropriate paddling kit should be brought, for example: Buoyancy Aid, Waterproof and change of clothes etc.
All paddles are subject to weather conditions.
Meet and Trip Plan:
The plan for the day is to meet on Saturday 16th April at Access Point 6, Verners Bridge for 10.00am and paddle down to Access Point 7, Maghery.
Venue Description:
The Blackwater is an ideal venue providing a trail of 20km for canoeing enthusiasts of any ability. The river lazily meanders through the beautiful countryside of counties Armagh and Tyrone, flowing gently into Lough Neagh. Approximately halfway down the trail, situated on the banks of the river, you will find the Argory – one of the National Trust’s beautifully kept properties – the grounds and house of which are well worth a visit.
The River Blackwater, dividing counties Tyrone and Armagh, has been travelled for thousands of years as a highway. Early Celtic settlers, Viking raiders and English invaders all used it to their advantage. In the early 18th century plans were made to construct the first modern inland waterway system in Ireland. The Blackwater with the Upper Bann, was incorporated into the scheme and the two planned artificial channels became the Newry Canal and the Coalisland Canal (known at the time as the Tyrone Navigation).
Costs:
The cost of this trip will be free to CANI Members and £10.00 for Non Members.
The cost for Boat hire will be £10.00 to CANI Members and £15.00 for Non Members if you require Boat, Paddle, and Buoyancy Aid please note it in the additional information on the booking form.
“If you plan to take part in more than one recreation paddle why not take out recreational membership at a cost of £18 per year or family membership at a cost of £25 introductory and £5 for each additional member per year. This would be much more economical, as recreational paddles are free to all members and the cost of boat hire is at a reduced price.”
If you require any further details on this paddle please contact office@cani.org.uk or 02890738884
To book on a CANI Recreational Paddle please fill in the booking form below and send to office@cani.org.uk
This trip and equipment must be booked before 5.30pm Wednesday 13th April.
You will receive an email on Thursday 14th April with final details of trip.
Please follow links below for more information and maps on the Blackwater River.
Location of Start Point – Verners Bridge
