What is the best month to paddle a canoe from Belfast Lough ?

Question

to the river clyde, how long would it take. ?

Answer 1

The following sites should provide you with all the information you need.

Erne canoe trail launches prize bid - Local & National - News - Belfast Telegraph

Financial support for the Lough Erne Canoe Trail has come from the Department of ... Crom Estate and have the ability to paddle around a whole town all on one trail? ...

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-... - 78k - Cached

2.Belfast Kayak Club

river, sea & whitewater kayaking and canoeing around northern ireland; canoe polo; pool training; star tests ... Lough Beg is a great place for a paddle. ...

belfastkayakclub.co.uk/trips/MStrong_L... - 8k - Cached

3.Fermanagh Lakelands - Canoe Trail Fermanagh, Outdoor Activities Northern Ireland, Weekend Breaks Ireland, Canoeing ...

... and Lower Lough Erne, linked by the River Erne, providing a trail of up to 50km. ... reached and from there it is possible to paddle all the way to Limerick! ...

www.fermanaghlakelands.com/P8378-Canoe...

Answer 2

There is no one best month.  You would need to plan the trip according to the prevailing weather at the time. Most likely you would avoid the colder months of October to March but what you would want is a window of light to moderate south-westerly winds with low risk of any large high or low pressure systems crossing the north atlantic.  With well over a hundred miles it will take you 24 to 48 hours at least and the higher risk of trouble comes in the first half when there is less shelter.  So you might choose to start at midnight so you get good light for the first bit of open crossing and as you get into the clyde estuary you have the choice to veer left or right to get some shelter if the need arises.