Destination on your doorstep: Kayaking close to home offers all the adventure you need

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We may dream of faraway places that promise adventure and wonder, but there are times when, for all the effort required to get to a coveted destination, we would have done better to consider the options on our doorstep at home.

As with all water activities, kayaking is far from fun if you don’t take simple, basic precautions beforehand. Preparation and a strong understanding of your ability level are key, and safety considerations are paramount: kayak with other people and always have the means to attract attention if you encounter any trouble. Getting lessons before your first adventure on the water is a very good idea.

Conor Power: 'I have lived in west Cork for more than a quarter of a century and it took me longer than it should have to buy a kayak and start using it.' The sights become even more spectacular after that point, with the village of Ballyduff and St Mary’s Abbey at Glencairn being worth a detour. After the river makes a 90-degree right turn at Cappoquin and heads south on its final section, the 300-metre detour up a minor tributary to see Ireland’s only Hindu-gothic bridge at Dromana is particularly rewarding.

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