Explore Kildare’s Grand Canal on a 2.5-hour Digby Lock Cruise. Discover history, biodiversity, and scenic views aboard a restored traditional barge.
Explore Kildare’s Grand Canal on a 2.5-hour Digby Lock Cruise. Discover history, biodiversity, and scenic views aboard a restored traditional barge.
- Leinster Aquaduct - The Aqueduct was built in 1783 and carries the Grand Canal over the river Liffey west of Sallins. There’s a stop at the aqueduct where the skipper will give a short history presentation.
- Digby Bridge - Over Leinster Aqueduct and on wards, you get to admire the workings of 240-year-old Digby Lock, learn of the hard lives of…
- Leinster Aquaduct - The Aqueduct was built in 1783 and carries the Grand Canal over the river Liffey west of Sallins. There’s a stop at the aqueduct where the skipper will give a short history presentation.
- Digby Bridge - Over Leinster Aqueduct and on wards, you get to admire the workings of 240-year-old Digby Lock, learn of the hard lives of the navvies who built the canal, of the heavy horses that ruled the towpaths – and discover the Leonardo da Vinci connection!
- All fees and/or taxes
- All fees and/or taxes
- refreshment in the bar - 3-4 EUR
- refreshment in the bar - 3-4 EUR
Join us for the 2.5-hour cruise through Digby Lock to experience the workings of an eighteenth-century canal lock. Your Skipper and Guide will give you a unique insight into the life, history, and biodiversity of the Grand Canal as it winds through the county Kildare countryside. Kildare is known as the Canals County with 120 km of still waters crossing…
Join us for the 2.5-hour cruise through Digby Lock to experience the workings of an eighteenth-century canal lock. Your Skipper and Guide will give you a unique insight into the life, history, and biodiversity of the Grand Canal as it winds through the county Kildare countryside. Kildare is known as the Canals County with 120 km of still waters crossing its landscape and linking its towns and villages. Our barge is a lovingly restored traditional canal barge that is licensed to carry 12 passengers. It has a spacious comfortable interior with a wood-burning stove, on-board bar service, and outdoor seating areas. Feel free to bring some snacks.
- travelers will spend 2.5 hours in the cruise
- Theres a step from the harbour wall onto the back deck, and 3 steps down into the main cabin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.