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Lakeland Canoe Centre

Paddle, climb and have a go on a Lough Erne island in the middle of Enniskillen.

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Lakeland Canoe Centre — Paddle, climb and have a go on a Lough Erne island in the middle of Enniskillen.

  • What you can do: Canoeing, kayaking, SUP, guided paddle tours, archery, climbing wall, bushcraft.
  • Public access: Open to the public - book a session or hire in advance.
  • Booking: Essential - arrange ahead, family and group bookings catered for.
  • Age / ability: Beginner to advanced; suitable for children; basic water confidence needed for water activities.
  • Kit provided: Yes - equipment and instruction provided; wetsuits and gear available.
  • Season: Mainly spring-autumn; weather-dependent, check before travelling.
Plan your visit

What you can do on the island

Pick from the water or stay on dry land. On Lough Erne you can paddle Canadian canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, or join a guided paddle tour around the island town and out along Fermanagh's rivers and lakes. On the island itself there's archery and a climbing wall, and the operator also runs bushcraft and other outdoor experiences. Activities are graded from beginner to advanced, so first-timers and families are welcome alongside more confident paddlers. Equipment and instruction from qualified staff are provided, and basic water confidence is expected for anything on the water.

Canoe, kayak & SUP Archery & climbing wall Guided paddle tours Kit & instruction provided Book ahead Castle Island, Enniskillen
Good to know before you go:

Operators like this run kids' summer camps, taster days, guided paddle trips, courses and seasonal sessions; paddling is weather-dependent, so check their own pages for current dates, bookings and prices.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🩱Swimwear & a warm layerWear your togs under easy clothes; most places provide wetsuits.
  • 🧺A change of clothes & a towelYou WILL get wet — dry clothes for after are a must.
  • 💧Water and a snackYou will be hungry after all that paddling and splashing.
  • 🎫Your bookingLessons and hire usually need booking ahead — have it ready.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Multi-activity watersports & outdoor centre (operating as Blue Green Yonder)
What you can do
Canoeing, kayaking, SUP, guided paddle tours, archery, climbing wall, bushcraft
Public access
Open to the public - book a session or hire in advance
Booking
Essential - arrange ahead, family and group bookings catered for
Age / ability
Beginner to advanced; suitable for children; basic water confidence needed for water activities
Kit provided
Yes - equipment and instruction provided; wetsuits and gear available
Season
Mainly spring-autumn; weather-dependent, check before travelling
Cost
Check current prices - charged per activity / session
Launches from
Castle Island base, Lough Erne, Enniskillen
Parking
Parking nearby; walking distance of Enniskillen town centre
Address
Water Activity Zone, Regal Pass, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 7BL
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
Essential - arrange ahead, family and group bookings catered for
How much is it?
Check current prices - charged per activity / session
When does it run?
Mainly spring-autumn; weather-dependent, check before travelling
Getting there

Lakeland Canoe Centre launches from Castle Island base, Lough Erne, Enniskillen. Parking nearby; walking distance of Enniskillen town centre. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the operator

The Lakeland Canoe Centre opened on Castle Island in 1991, becoming a long-running hub for paddling and outdoor activity in the middle of Enniskillen, and a point on the Erne and Shannon blueway canoe trails.

The site is now run by Blue Green Yonder, a Fermanagh outdoor adventure provider offering canoeing, kayaking, SUP, guided tours, archery, a climbing wall and bushcraft, with qualified instructors and accredited training in paddlesport, water safety and first aid.