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Adventure Gently

  • Sligo Town, Sligo

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Adventure Gently offers outdoor immersive experiences. Specialising in Guided Canadian Canoe adventures. They invite visitors to slow down, reconnect and discover the beauty of the north west from a different perspective while making unforgettable memories.

Led by knowledge local guides, their experiences showcase the regions rich history, folklore, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. Suitable for individuals, couples, families, friends and small groups.

The Canadian canoe is the most stable craft making this adventure suitable for all ages and abilities. They offer private trips to tailor the experience to your needs and interests. They are a sustainable business so take nothing but photographs and leave nothing behind but ripples.

Whether you’re gliding across the tranquil waters of Lough Gill or exploring the peaceful River Bonet Adventure Gently offers authentic experiences that inspire wellbeing, connection and lasting memories.

In addition to their canoe adventures, Adventure Gently offers outdoor Yoga, Meditation and wellness experiences designed to promote relaxation, and wellbeing in beautiful natural surroundings.

Highlights;

  • Secluded waterways
  • Hidden gems off the beaten track
  • Local wildlife (kingfisher, deer, birds, fish)
  • Heritage and folklore stories ( shipwreck, Parkes castle, Harrison’s watch tower, O Rourke family, W.B Yeats)
  • Local qualified guides (wife and husband)
  • Flora and Fauna
  • Peace, serenity and relaxation
  • Traditional Canadian canoes perfect for slow gentle adventures
  • Fun for all ages

No experience is needed just a sense of curiosity and a love for the outdoors.

All essential equipment is supplied.

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  • Admission fees: Paid tours
  • Open: Year-round
  • Suitable for younger children: Yes but contact directly for info
  • Indoor facilities: N/a
  • Guide dogs: Discuss with operator
  • Toilets: Contact directly for info
  • Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking.
  • Accessibility: Discuss with operator
  • Parking: Parking available at departure points

About Sligo Town

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Sligo town is the hub of the county and you will experience everything great in life while visiting – great food and drink, the very best festivals and live music and a cultural rhythm that is totally unique. It’s name in Irish is Sligeach which means ‘Shelly Place’, giving a great indication to our coastal and food heritage.

You will stroll along the banks of the beautiful Garavogue River and enjoy the natural beauty of Doorly Park and Lough Gill. The towering Benbulben Mountain is always in your frame and historic Knocknarea mountain with Queen Maeve’s burial cairn on the summit regularly pops in to view.

You will meet the friendliest people in the world and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.  You can easily get around Sligo town and the nearby coastal seaside villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point by public transport too;

  • Local bus timetable for the S2 bus that goes to Strandhill and Rosses Point
  • Get to Sligo by train – see the timetables here
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    Sligo and Leitrim Lough Gill and The River Bonet

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