Day/Short Breaks

3 Day Canoeing Adventures in Northern Ireland

Bush craft Environmental Canoe Trips –
Lough Erne

Get away from it all and learn new skills in the outdoors. Your 3 day excursion starts at Share holiday Village in the afternoon with a bus trip to Killyshandra on the Erne Shannon Link. You will be dropped off with Open Canoes, and all paddling and camping equipment. You will have a short paddle to learn the essential paddling and safety skills to complete the trip before setting up camp and eating your dinner off an open fire built by yourself under the stars.

After a refreshing sleep your trip will begin early with a trip along the Erne Shannon link stopping to look at the wildlife en route. The trip will take you to areas only reachable by canoe and the serenity of the location will encapsulate you. You will learn techniques to minimise your noise whilst paddling to enjoy the tranquillity throughout. You will attempt to catch your dinner and learn bushcraft skills including sustainable fire lighting techniques, shelter building and navigation whilst adhering to the Outdoor Ethics of Leave No Trace to minimise your impact on your surroundings.

Our knowledgeable instructors will also inform you of the vast array of useful flora and fauna that are all around us. For family groups - campfire games and stories will be included to stimulate even the youngest members. On the second evening you will paddle to your campsite at the National Trust property of Crom - a Romantic and tranquil landscape of islands, woodland and historical ruins. Here you will see Irelands Oldest Yew Trees (named amongst the 50 great British trees) and see Wild deer, pine marten bats and butterflies as well as Deer joyfully playing in the beautiful grounds before setting out along the culturally rich Upper Lough Erne.

The following morning you will paddle through reed beds and passed Irelands Oldest Yacht Club and have the opportunity to stop at the island of Insihrath - where the Hare Krishna community leads a way of life inspired by the 5000 year old Vedic Texts of ancient India. Peacocks, heron, swan, Irish hare and other wildlife wander freely in the peaceful Lakeland atmosphere. Paddling on from Inishrath you will stop on Trannish Island Tee Pees for lunch before completing the paddle back to Share Holiday Village.

Price =
2 Day = £99pp based on a minimum of 6.
3 Day = £130pp based on a minimum of 6.

Includes:
Canoe Hire , paddles and buoyancy aids
Tuition
Maps + Lock Cards

Optional Extras
Camping Equipment
Barrels
Meals

Optional Extras
Airport Pick up + Drop Off
Belfast - £150
Dublin - £200

For More Information please contact:

RORY MARTIN
MARKETING OFFICER
Share Holiday Village
Smiths Strand
Lisnaskea
Co Fermanagh
BT920EQ

(T) 02867722122
(E) rory@sharevillage.org
(W) www.sharevillage.org

Lough Erne

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Activityireland Canoe Hire

Canoe hire :

Single canoe: 1/2 day £15, Full day £25
Double canoe: 1/2 day £20, Full day £35

Prices include boat+ paddle, wetsuit, buoyancy aid, map of lake (Lough Macnean)

Canoes for hire are "sit-on" kayaks.

Dry bags are provided for overnight trips.

Pick up and drop off available on Lough Macnean / Lough Erne

Lough Erne

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Canoe Hire Lough Erne

Hire a Canoe, 2 Paddles + 2 Buoyancy Aids from £30 per day - Thats just £15 pp.

Build your adventure holiday with overnight accomodation in one of our 3 Star Chalets, use of our leisure suite, add extra activities from our extensive Arts, Land and Water activities, Airport pick up and drop off, transfers to paddling location, camping equipment, itineraries, maps, left luggage

Call 028 6772 2122 to discuss.

Participants may have to pass a short pre hire test to assess their ability or carry a minimum of a BCU 3 Star Award

Pick up and drop off available on Lough Erne
£20 - £50 depending on location

Lough Erne

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Crazy Canoe Sessions (1hr)

Got an hour to fill? Great! Our 1 hour Canoe sessions are not only excitingly NEW, they're also fantastic FUN and very very SAFE!

Not currently availble anywhere else in NI, our sessions are mighty criac with endless games and challenges that provide a great intro to a super sport thanks to our dedicated instructors and specialist equipment.

Sessions are available every Saturday and Sunday from the 1st of September 2009 until the 30th June 2010.

Suitable for 4 yr olds upwards...

From as little as £14 per child and £16 per adult...

Ideal for Birthday Parties, Church Outings, Family Adventures, Youth Groups etc...

Available at our Centres in Castlewellan and Enniskillen...

Hot Showers and Changing provided...

Need Party space - please ask...

Add on a session of Archery or Orienteering and make a day of it!

Call now to book on our next session

Lough Erne

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Eat, Sleep and Paddle!

Eat, Sleep and Paddle in Enniskillen and Castlewellan!

What better way to explore the beautiful lakes of Fermanagh and Castlewellan than by canoe?

We’re offering a half day activity break with full board accommodation in Ennsikillen and Newcastle for all travellers on a budget – perfect for families, friends, school groups, youth groups, hen and stag parties and even corporate residentials.

Enjoy a morning/afternoon of canoeing and 1 night bed and breakfast at The Bridges Youth Hostel in Enniskillen/Newcastle Youth Hostel with packed lunch and dinner provided.

Package includes:
- 1 night accommodation
- Continental breakfast
- Packed lunch
- Dinner
- Half day of canoeing (3 hrs morning or afternoon) provided by Life

Groups are offered 1 free place for 1 leader in every group of 10.

The Bridges Youth Hostel has ensuite bedrooms and is set within a multi complex called The Clinton Centre which also houses three conference suites (ideal for meetings, banquets and special occasions), The Mad Hatter Cafe and an Art Gallery that showcases the best in local Fermanagh talent.

Newcastle Youth Hostel nestles at the foot of the Mourne Mountains on the County Down Coast. It is traditional in style and overlooks Newcastle beach.

Subject to availability. Must be a minimum of 12 people in a group.

Call +44(0)28 9032 4733 or email office@hini.org.uk.

Lough Erne

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Hire a Canoe Today

Need to get away from it all? Great! Our Canoe hire offers you the flexibility to do what you want to do when you want to do it and at your pace!

From the Lough Erne Canoe Trail to the Strangford Lough Kayak Trail or simply the fantastic waterways literally on the doorsteps of each of our centres such as Castlewellan Lake, theres something for everyone from novice to experienced paddler.

As such all our hires include all the necessary base equipment along with free local advice from our dedicated instructors. Should you wish you can scale up your package to include everything you need for a multi day expedition to include having a guide to maximise your time.

Hires are available every Saturday and Sunday from the 1st of September 2009 until the 30th June 2010 or on alternative days subject to availability.

From as little as £35 per Canoe *(4 hours)...
(Full and Multi day deals available)

Includes Canoe, 2 Paddles and 2 Buoyancy Aids...

Our Canoes include Old Town Discovery 158's, 169's and 174's and Nova Craft Tourers and Mad River Explorer 16's...

Centre/On site packages include full use of Shower and Changing facilities...

Available at our Centres in Castlewellan, Annalong and Enniskillen or at a location to suit you - speak to us about our Shuttle Service or our Lough Erne Water Taxi!...

Call now to book on our next sessions or to discuss your specific requirements...

Lough Erne, Lough Neagh, Lower Bann, River Blackwater, Strangford Lough

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Hire a Kayak Today

Need to get away from it all? Great! Our Kayak hire offers you the flexibility to do what you want to do when you want to do it and at your pace!

From the Lough Erne Canoe Trail to the Strangford Lough Kayak Trail or simply the fantastic waterways literally on the doorsteps of each of our centres such as Castlewellan Lake, theres something for everyone from novice to experienced paddler.

As such all our hires include all the necessary base equipment along with free local advice from our dedicated instructors. Should you wish you can scale up your package to include everything you need for a multi day expedition to include having a guide to maximise your time.

Hires are available every Saturday and Sunday from the 1st of September 2009 until the 30th June 2010 or on alternative days subject to availability.

From as little as £35 per Kayak *(4 hours)...
(Full and Multi day deals available)

Includes Kayak, Paddle, Buoyancy Aid and Spraydeck...

Kayaks include Dagger Redline for Whitewater/Play or Valley Avocets for Sea/Touring...

Centre/On site packages include full use of Shower and Changing facilities...

Available at our Centres in Castlewellan, Annalong and Enniskillen or at a location to suit you - speak to us about our Shuttle Service or our Lough Erne Water Taxi!...

Call now to book on our next session or to discuss your specific requirements...

Lough Erne, Lough Neagh, Lower Bann, River Blackwater, Strangford Lough

For more details contact:

Kayak Hire Lough Erne

Kayak Hire (touring) - £25 per day including paddle and buoyancy aid

Build your adventure holiday with overnight accomodation in one of our 3 Star Chalets, use of our leisure suite, add extra activities from our extensive Arts, Land and Water activities, Airport pick up and drop off, transfers to paddling location, camping equipment, itineraries, maps, left luggage

Call 028 6772 2122 to discuss.

Participants may have to pass a short pre hire test to assess their ability or carry a minimum of a BCU 3 Star Award

Pick up and drop off available on Lough Erne
£20 - £50 depending on location

Lough Erne

For more details contact:

Krazy Kayak Sessions (1hr)

Got an hour to fill? Great! Our 1 hour Kayak sessions are not only excitingly NEW, they're also fantastic FUN and very very SAFE!

Not currently availble anywhere else in NI, our sessions are mighty criac with endless games and challenges that provide a great intro to a super sport thanks to our dedicated instructors and specialist equipment.

Sessions are available every Saturday and Sunday from the 1st of September 2009 until the 30th June 2010.

Suitable for 4 yr olds upwards...

From as little as £14 per child and £16 per adult...

Ideal for Birthday Parties, Church Outings, Family Adventures, Youth Groups etc...

Available at our Centres in Castlewellan and Enniskillen...

Hot Showers and Changing provided...

Need Party space - please ask...

Add on a session of Archery or Orienteering and make a day of it!

Call now to book on our next session

For more details contact:

Krazy Kayak Sessions (1hr)

Got an hour to fill? Great! Our 1 hour Kayak sessions are not only excitingly NEW, they're also fantastic FUN and very very SAFE!

Not currently availble anywhere else in NI, our sessions are mighty criac with endless games and challenges that provide a great intro to a super sport thanks to our dedicated instructors and specialist equipment.

Sessions are available every Saturday and Sunday from the 1st of September 2009 until the 30th June 2010.

Suitable for 4 yr olds upwards...

From as little as £14 per child and £16 per adult...

Ideal for Birthday Parties, Church Outings, Family Adventures, Youth Groups etc...

Available at our Centres in Castlewellan and Enniskillen...

Hot Showers and Changing provided...

Need Party space - please ask...

Add on a session of Archery or Orienteering and make a day of it!

Call now to book on our next session

Lough Erne, Lough Erne

For more details contact:

Open Canoeing Skills

Discover the awesome activity of Open Canoeing in the mystical Fermanagh Lakelands in Northern Ireland on this 3 day beginners learn to Canoe course.

With the aid of our skilled and passionate coaches you’ll not only enjoy guided trips of the local area but also develop all the basics required to continue enjoying the activity in complete confidence.

Is this course for me?

Ideal for both complete beginners and those who have tried Open Canoeing before looking to take things to the next level, you will be taught by skilled and passionate instructors.

Where is the course located?

Located on its own island adjacent to the island town of Enniskillen amid the stretches of Upper and Lower Lough Erne and midway on the award winning Lough Erne Canoe Trail, the Centre is perfectly situated for all levels of Open Canoeing all year round.

What will I learn on the course?

1.The basics of planning and preparation for your journey to include route choice, fitness and equipment choice.

2.The basics of Open Canoe flat water canoe handling and paddle strokes.

3.The basics of Open Canoe safety to include hazard awareness, avoidance and emergency procedures.

4.To enjoy the natural environment responsibly using the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’.

What is the course format?

Basic theory shall be covered each morning in our centre while other elements shall be introduced throughout the 3 days with emphasis on the practical application of the theory while out and about paddling. All of the basics shall be covered on days 1 and 2 during two local journeys and put into practice on day 3 on a island hopping journey to include Devonish Island, home to one of Northern Irelands ancient monastic settlements and round tower.

What does the centre offer?

This Centre has been offering a variety of Canoeing courses since 1996. With highly qualified staff the Centre is has a wealth of experience teaching beginners to seasoned pros.

Located on its own island adjacent to the island town of Enniskillen amid the stretches of Upper and Lower Lough Erne and midway on the award winning Lough Erne Canoe Trail, the Centre is the perfect place to learn to Canoe

Features;
Island setting
Adjacent town
Pubs and Restaurants
Friendly flexible accommodation
Highly qualified coaches
Extensive specialist equipment
Local advice
When does the course run?

Courses start on either Tuesdays or Fridays all year round – check calendar for availability - or upon request for group bookings (4 or more)

What are the course pre-requisites?

Suitable for complete beginners and those who want to improve existing beginners skills
Minimum age 12
A sense of Adventure!

What is included in the course cost?

6 hours of coaching/guiding each day for 3 days with a professional Canoe coach.
All specialist equipment.
All in course transport (Pre and post course shuttles to and from our centre are available upon request).
All in course accommodation (Centre based with pre and post course accommodation available upon request).

What can I do in my free time?

Enjoy the hospitality of the town of Enniskillen with Pubs and Restaurants.
Enjoy the sites, sounds and attractions of the County of Fermanagh and range of hospitality (Shuttles are available to and from sites and attractions upon request).
If you find yourself hooked on Canoeing, you can enjoy a range of local trails at your leisure in Canoe.

What about local weather conditions?

Due to the flexibility of the course and the versatility of the region, weather rarely impinges upon the course, and remember there’s no such thing as poor weather just poor clothing!

Lough Erne

For more details contact:

Sea Kayaking Skills

Discover the inspirational activity of Sea Kayaking in the mystical Fermanagh Lakelands and stunning coastline in Northern Ireland on this 3 day beginners learn to Sea Kayak course.

With the aid of our skilled and passionate coaches you’ll not only enjoy guided trips of the local area but also develop all the basics required to continue enjoying the activity in complete confidence.

Is this course for me?

Ideal for both complete beginners and those who have tried Sea Kayaking before looking to take things to the next level, you will be taught by skilled and passionate coaches.

Where is the course located?

Located on its own island adjacent to the island town of Enniskillen amid the stretches of Upper and Lower Lough Erne and midway on the award winning Lough Erne Canoe Trail, the Centre is perfectly situated for all levels of Sea Kayaking all year round

What will I learn on the course?

1.The basics of planning and preparation for your journey to include route choice, fitness and equipment choice.
2.The basics of Sea Kayak handling and paddle strokes.
3.The basics of Sea Kayak navigation to include map interpretation and trail use.
4.The basics of Sea Kayak safety to include hazard awareness, avoidance and emergency procedures.
5.To enjoy the natural environment responsibly using the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’.

What is the course format?

Basic theory shall be covered each morning in our centre while other elements shall be introduced throughout the 3 days with emphasis on the practical application of the theory while out and about paddling. All of the basics shall be covered on days 1 and 2 during two local journeys and put into practice on day 3 on a coastal journey off the Irish coastline.

What does the centre offer?

This Centre has been offering a variety of Kayaking courses since 1996. With highly qualified staff the Centre is has a wealth of experience teaching beginners to seasoned pros.

Located on its own island adjacent to the island town of Enniskillen amid the stretches of Upper and Lower Lough Erne and midway on the award winning Lough Erne Canoe Trail, the Centre is the perfect place to learn to Canoe.

Features;
Island setting
Adjacent town
Pubs and Restaurants
Friendly flexible accommodation
Highly qualified coaches
Extensive specialist equipment
Local advice

When does the course run?

Courses start on either Tuesdays or Fridays all year round – check calendar for availability - or upon request for group bookings (4 or more)

What are the course pre-requisites?

Suitable for complete beginners and those who want to improve existing beginners skills
Minimum age 12
A sense of Adventure!

What is included in the course cost?

6 hours of coaching/guiding each day for 3 days with a professional Sea Kayak coach.
All specialist equipment.
All in course transport (Pre and post course shuttles to and from our centre are available upon request).
All in course accommodation (Centre based with pre and post course accommodation available upon request).

What can I do in my free time?

Enjoy the hospitality of the town of Enniskillen with Pubs and Restaurants.
Enjoy the sites, sounds and attractions of the County of Fermanagh and range of hospitality (Shuttles are available to and from sites and attractions upon request).
If you find yourself hooked on Kayaking, you can enjoy a range of local trails at your leisure in Kayak.

What about local weather conditions?

Due to the flexibility of the course and the versatility of the region, weather rarely impinges upon the course, and remember there’s no such thing as poor weather just poor clothing!

Lough Erne

For more details contact:

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