Rent a Pedal Boat in Cork - Discover the Scenic Lagoon
EASY AND SAFE FUN ON THE WATER
Pedal Boats at the Lagoon Activity Centre.
Pedal boats also known as pedalo boats, are a great way to spend some time on the water. Whether you’re looking to get some exercise or just relax, our pedalos are perfect for all ages!
You may be wondering: “How do I ride this thing?” Well, it’s easy! Just sit down and start pedaling. The pedalo boat will move forward, and you can steer by turning the rudder. (Don’t worry—we provide an instructor who will show you how!)
We highly recommend pedal boats for anybody new to water sports, is apprehensive about the water, or is simply looking for a low-stress, relaxing time on the lake!
These pedalo boats are almost impossible to capsize, which makes them a great choice for beginners. In addition, they are exceedingly easy to operate. If you know how to ride a bicycle, you already have the skills necessary to run a pedal boat. Their motion is controlled by pedaling in either way, so they may travel either forward or backward. The boat’s stern rudder is controlled by a steering lever in the centre of the vessel.
The Lagoon Activity Centre in Rosscarbery is sheltered, making the water relatively tranquil and it is only 3 feet deep in most places (does not apply to waterpark).
Pedal Away Your Worries!
Pedal away your worries and enjoy the serenity of the lagoon with a pedal boat. This activity is fun for all ages and is a great way to spend time with family and friends.
A great way to get around on the water and see the sights. Our Pedal Boats are ideal for all ages and require just a gentle push off from shore to get you out of the dock area. No need for experience or worry about capsizing, once you get going, it’s smooth sailing!
Renting a pedal boat is a fun way to spend a few hours on the water, whether it’s as part of a family day out or with friends.
Pedalos are available for rent during daylight hours, and we have a variety of pedal boats to choose from. We have a pedalo boat that can hold up to 4 people, so bring your friends and family along for the ride!
Pedal boating is fun! Imagine cruising through the lagoon on a pedal boat on a hot summer’s day. Suitable for all ages, simply turn up and go right out onto the water. Ideal for families with small children, or groups who want to spend some time on the water without the need for a high skill level.
full range of Pedal Boats
Pedal Boats
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Suitable for all ages (once accompanied by an adult) A favourite activity for all ages. You can get excercise or just relax. Ideal for families with small children, or for groups who want to spend some time on the water without the need for a high skill level.
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Pedal Boat Fun €16
Super fun time on the water
Inflatable Water Park
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Get your friends or family together for a day of fun on the water with our unique aqua park. Enjoy 45 minutes of super fun obstacle course with slides, trampoline, climbing wall and many more. All equipment provided.
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Water Park - Adults €18
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Water Park - Teenager (12-17) €18
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Water Park - Children (8-11) €18
full range of Pedal Boats
Pedal Boats
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Suitable for all ages (once accompanied by an adult) A favourite activity for all ages. You can get excercise or just relax. Ideal for families with small children, or for groups who want to spend some time on the water without the need for a high skill level.
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Pedal Boat Fun €16
Great experience. Friendly staff. If the weather is good the place will be a super fun. Very safe place, just 4 feet deep.
Very kind, friendly and helpful people behind the desk today and in the boat. Thanks a mill.
Had a fab time here with my family. Staff were so friendly and helpful and made sure to look after my little girl.
Great day out for both adults and kids, any foot protection would be welcome, as you wouldn't notice the sore feet during the activity but definitely afterwards lol... ( Well worth it tho ☺️☺️).....
Absolutely brilliant, kids really enjoyed the kayaking which is really safe. Will be back soon
So much fun, staff were brilliant and great value for money. Would definitely recommend this for a family activity……..
Went to the Lagoon Activity Centre today for the first time and we had a ball. Went on the paddle boat and got a kayak each. Everything was very straight forward. Staff were very friendly and extremely helpful and such amazing value. Will definitely come back for some more fun when I come to west cork again.
Lovely well maintained park . Have seen the bin collection guy here even in a sunday morning good parking area.tennis court for older kids lovely lake view and only a walk from the shops and restaurants.
Kids and hubbie had a ball. Wetsuits optional, all wore life jackets and everyone seemed to enjoy. A little boat brings you from the pier to the feature in the lagoon. Life guard supervised also. Great spot. Would return
Great place. Very well run and very safe. A must visit if in west Cork.
Great morning on the inflatables with 2 adults and 3 kids. Very well organised, friendly staff and good value in the cafe. Would highly recommend this activity, we all had great fun.
Great place for both adults and children, wetsuit available if you done bring your own, life jackets also, the lagoon is on about 3/4 foot deep so safe for all type of swimmers, water is salty (seems maybe dirty and stagnant to me but I'm no water expert). Big area for running around on and plenty of obstacles to tackle and then the slides
My kids and I visited today and had a brilliant time. We tried the kayaks, the pedalboats and finished up on the inflatable water park - it was so much fun! The staff were so friendly and accommodating and the pizza was delicious. A great day out, thanks!!
Great place. Very well run and very safe. A must visit if in west Cork.
Absolutely blown away by my experience at the Lagoon. Staff were exceptional and went above and beyond my expectations. The lads doing the lifejackets and wetsuits were so friendly and professional. The waterpark itself was great craic and all my group had a ball. The whole set
Kids loved it definitely will do it again well worth the money, will do kayaking and pedal boats next time make a day of it
A win win for parents and teenagers … Having two teenagers who are reluctant to go on holidays with their parents is a challenge but we could not recommend the Lagoon Activity Centre more - 1st day did water park and we were back a second day to race parents in kayaks across the
Fun afternoon for all. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere and buzz around the centre. Hope to go again next summer.
Staff very friendly , quaint , little coffee shop , 2 toilets a selection of water sports
I would likely recommend The Lagoon Activity Centre. The family really enjoyed the Total Wipeout style course. They were all smiley and tired afterwards. The coffee was good and the place is very well run and easy to navigate. It is a must see and do in West Cork!
Big family group. Highlight of the family holiday. Kids loved it. Well worth a visit!
We had a great time here this weekend. My eldest happily went out kayaking and enjoyed the large open space. The rest of us did the water park which had so much to do and was really fun.
A really great thing to do with children of all ages!! Tired arms today but such good fun! nWell organised and safe out with lifejackets. They provide wetsuits if needed. nDefinitely recommend
Very well run adventure park.Theres a pretty big inflatable park with water slides, trampoline & obstacles which you get to by speed boat & overseen by lifeguards.There are also peddle boats,kayaking & paddle boards for hire.It has a small shop for drinks & sweets & they make homemade pizzas as well.Good COVID19 measures here & the toilets are spotless.There are a few benches outside & it's great for a picnic in the good weather.
Great time kayaking first then water park we all had fun teens also had a great time just needs a little cleaning around water park some wood and rubbish floating around
We loved it...well run with friendly helpful staff...change in your cars as changing rooms are limited...
We had a great time at The Lagoon Waterpark. The five of us took part, kids from 8 to 15 and we had great fun. The only thing for us was that a couple of the inflatables could have had more air in them and showers stopped before we had a chance to use them when we finished,
This activity centre is so much fun, and easy to find in Roscarbery! The staff were wonderful and friendly. Life jackets are supplied, and wetsuits are available if you need them. There are showers and restrooms available, and food to purchase also. The Lagoon Activity Centre is a great laugh. It's a bit on the slippy side, so be prepared to fall into the water if you're walking or running too fast! The water is salty, and while it's around 3ft deep in some places, it's much deeper in other parts. You can also hire out peddle boats, stand up paddle boards and kayaks also. A great activity centre for both adults and kids! 5 out of 5!!
Attended the floating water park, great fun family event. Note, the water is not clean, make sure not to swallow! Staff very pleasant.
The Lagoon Activity centre was extremely well runnIt is great fun for the family, from 8 years plus!nHighly recommend it, cant wait to go back
Brilliant, Went there with 4 kids aged between 8 and 13 plus a big 50yr lol. Kids loves every minute. Staff were great.
Great family day out. The centre is run very well. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We've done a few of these water activities and this one is by far out favourite. You take a short boat ride out to it which was very exciting for the kids also. Toilet facilities are very clean and plenty of hand sanitizer. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. We'll definitely be returning. Would highly recommend. Our kids are 13 and 11.
It is a very family area for all ages and I really enjoyed my day
The experience was mixed. If you’re fit you’ll get lots from it . Less so if you’re less so. We went with our Autistic son who felt limited in the things he could because the access to certain obstacles involved going through others he couldn’t manage. Other reviewers have
We had a fantastic day with our three chikdren at the floating water park...even our 16 year old enjoyed it. Even the rain couldnt dampen the experience and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend wearing aqua shoes as it can be shallow and stony underfoot.
Kids ages 8-12 enjoyed it, adult thought it was good. The only negative is that groups tend to take over a session too much. There was a group of about 10 teens and our kids couldn’t get on certain things (e.g. rotator) as the group took it over for most of the session. Lifeguard should break this kind of hoarding up. The place is run by very young staff (teens), punctual and polite but I do wonder how they would cope if a serious incident occurred. Overall 4 happy people, but not racing back
Great fun for all the family, staff excellent and facilities, well worth a visit. Will definitely be back
We took the trip from Cork City to The Lagoon Activity Centre for the day and it did not disappoint. We had an 8 year old with us and he really enjoyed the water park, as did we it is really great for all ages. Wetsuits and life jackets were provided and there was lovely hot
Everything was excellent 👌 I honestly haven't had that much fun in years! It's brilliantly organised and the staff are so nice! Some great memories have been made today. Thank you
How To Get Here
The Lagoon Activity Centre is ideally located in Rosscarbery, Co. Cork, just over an hour away from Cork City and around 2 hours from Limerick. Easily accessible by car and on a main bus route (230 bus from Cork City!) The Lagoon is a breeze to get to.
Pedal boats, also referred to as pedalo boats, offer the perfect opportunity for both family and friends alike to share quality time at the Lagoon Activity Centre. Known for their user-friendly functionality, these boats cater to people of all ages and abilities, ensuring everyone can join in the fun amid our scenic Rosscarbery.
Moreover, being surrounded by our stunning waterfront aids disconnection from our often-mundane routines. The change in the natural environment and feelings of disconnection have been known to contribute to relieving stress while contributing to improving your overall mood, what’s not to love?!
A reasonable proficiency in swimming and fitness is necessary.
Yes, life jackets are provided to all participants who are using the pedal boats. Life jackets are essential safety gear and must be worn by everyone who participates in our offerings, regardless of their previous knowledge and/or experience.
The water is an average of 3 feet deep in the Lagoon (This does not include the depth of the water in the waterpark).
Typically speaking, a pedal boat can accommodate up to two small children and two adults.
Yes, any child under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years and above), when pedal boating although the supervising adult can fit in a separate boat if they wish.
Our pedal boating activity is designed with beginners in mind, therefore, there is no need to purchase any water sports gear to avail of the pedalo boats. However, we have the following list of suggestions of things that you can bring to make the most of your session at the Lagoon Activity Centre.
- Sunscreen: Given our experience, we know the weather on the coast can be unpredictable. It’s highly recommended to apply sunscreen before using our pedal boats to protect yourself from harmful UV rays and prevent sunburn.
- Hat: Wearing a hat while pedal boating provides sun protection and shields your eyes from direct sunlight.
- Sunglasses: Sunglasses are essential for improving visibility, reducing eye strain caused by strong UV rays, and minimizing glare from the sea while using our pedal boats.
- Swimwear: A must-have for any water sports!!
Yes, we provide toilets, changing facilities, and well-needed hot showers to warm you up after your day’s adventure!
We do not provide lockers; however, your belongings can be stored in your car or our changing room facilities. If you have any particularly important belongings, such as keys, these items can be stored in the safety deposit box that is provided at the ticket desk.
Yes, there is the Jack Shack, our charming restaurant that is situated alongside the stunning Rosscarbery Lagoon. It’s the ideal spot for visitors who are looking for a unique waterfront dining experience. Enhance your pedal boat experience even further by dining at the Jack Shack! To view our menu and dining options, please visit: Jack’s Shack at the Lagoon Activity Centre