Best SUP Locations in NI
At Get up & Get on we more than understand the versatility of a SUP for exploration and cruising. We can arrange your paddleboarding lesson, or tour based around your own individual requirements. Weather and tide dependent, we have the luxury of visiting some of Northern Ireland’s most stunning SUP locations.
SUP at Belfast Boat Club
We are also running paddleboard lessons and nature tours from Belfast Boat Club Stranmillis. The club is in a beautiful location on the edge of the River Lagan surrounded by meadows, woodland and wildlife and is one of our favourite underrated SUP spots in Northern Ireland.
SUP at the North Coast, Portballintrae
The Causeway Coast has spectacular scenery and one hidden gem is Portballintrae an idyllic village 4 miles from Portrush. This is a quaint fishing village nestled on the edge of a horseshoe bay. The bay is sheltered and a perfect place to learn how to paddleboard. Out on the paddleboards, we can experience wildlife and marine life and if feeling confident and weather permitting we can paddle to Dunluce Castle which is stunning!
SUP on River Lagan
The River Lagan is a rambling waterway alive with heritage and nature.
It runs from County Down to Belfast where it enters Belfast Lough
We have found several perfect spots on the River Lagan to learn to paddleboard, where the river meanders through beautiful wildflower meadows and woodland where you will catch glimpses of swans and kingfishers.
SUP on Castlewellan Lake
Castlewellan Lake is located in a dramatic setting of the Mourne mountains. It has the stunning backdrop of the Victorian Castle built in 1856. The Lake itself is 1 mile long and a perfect place to paddleboard. It is a secluded Lake surrounded by a forest park and gardens. This is an idyllic spot learning to paddleboard here with the surrounding beauty and nature.
SUP at Seapark, Holywood
Seapark and other hidden coves are beauty spots excellent for paddle boarding right on the seafront and have panoramic views overlooking Belfast Lough.
Some of our other favourite SUP spots in NI
Ballintoy
Bangor Jenny Watts Cove
Donaghadee
There are so many hidden gems along our coastline, we’re never short of finding the best paddleboarding spots to suit your level and needs.