Canoeing
Stretching from Lough Neagh to the Atlantic Ocean, the 58km Lower Bann Canoe Trail provides a unique way to experience the beautiful River Bann. Passing through constantly changing scenery the trail offers canoeists both tranquil waters and some faster flowing sections.
The river is steeped in history dating back to Mesolithic times. From the trail's head at Toome, the river flows into Lough Beg - a beautiful area that is rich in wildlife. From Lough Beg it narrows at Newferry and acts for most of its length as the boundary between counties Londonderry and Antrim. The trail finishes at Ballywollen - beside a beautiful nature reserve owned by the National Trust and approximately 1.5km from the Barmouth. Their are 15 access points along the way.
For further information please visit www.canoeni.com/Lower_Bann.aspx
Rowing
Based on the east bank of the River Bann near the town centre of Coleraine, the Bann Rowing Club has a very active membership, together with an extensive fleet of boats to cater for all kinds of competitive and recreational rowing. The Club welcomes anyone, male or female, young or not so young, with an interest in rowing who wishes to train and take part whether at Junior, Senior or Masters’ level. The Club participates at all three levels both on and off the water. Land based training forms a vital part of the preparation for competitive rowing and the Club promotes weight training, circuit training and indoor rowing in addition to a wide variety of water based training in all classes of boats on the river.
For further information please visit www.bannrowingclub.com.