If you’re looking for a relaxing couple of days, a chance to slow down a little, a chance to do something new, we cannot recommend this enough. Siobhan’s boat is lovely and comfortable and has all the creature comforts you need. Anne will make sure you’re well prepared with a lesson on how to look after yourselves on the water and advice on nice spots to stop. Some sections of the canal that we travelled on were really quite beautiful, the moorhens ducking in and out of the reeds on the stretch south of Monasterevin and the stunning tree lined stretch as you near Vicarstown are particular memories that standout and we met some lovely locals where we parked up at Courtwood Bridge just south of Fisherstown. This was such a quiet and peaceful spot for stargazing. And keep your eye out for smiling fishermen hidden in the reeds near the Wooden Bridge, patiently awaiting a bite on the end of their lines.
If you ever considered renting a narrow boat or barge this is the perfect starting point to get your bearings.