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
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
Fun facilities and a lovely relaxed atmosphere at the centre. Very friendly staff at the centre base. Aqua park was fun but very daunting. Be prepared for essentially a slippery bouncy castle. Those in charge of the Aquapark we very unhelpful, bordering on rude. Myself and others were the ones pulling the dingy closer to the inflatable to help people on and off while they looked on. No positive interaction, just looked constantly bored by our existence and us possibly being in need of a hand. Nothing to wipe the very many cuts I witnessed on the way back. Those on shore were very helpful. Please remember that it is all of our first time on a wobbly, slippery inflatable in deep water that most of us are only on to keep out children happy. Our old bodies ache. It costs nothing to give us a fake smile and a hand onto wobbly polyethylene. In fact, it would go a really long way. You catch more flies with honey then with vinegar. Still had a great time though!
Had a fantastic day out as usual, our annual visit to the lagoon! Changing rooms and toliets spotless, staff amazing and very helpful. We did the waterpark which requires a good level of fitness but thats clearly started in the terms and conditions,very detailed safety talk, lifeguards on the ball as per usual. Overall a fantastic day out , we will most definitely be back, looking forward to next year already. nHighly recommend.
Booked for family of 4 as part of our holiday in West Cork and Paul the manager was very accommodating when we had a problem with the time we booked. We had great fun on the inflatables…kids loved the slide and the hamster wheel! There are lovely warm showers after too. Staff were great. We had previously been as a few times and and we will definitely be back again…it doesn’t get old!
Great craic, I went with my 9 year old son. Wrecked afterwards but definitely worth it. Looking forward to doing it again.
Brilliant, Went there with 4 kids aged between 8 and 13 plus a big 50yr lol. Kids loves every minute. Staff were great.
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
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
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
A group of 17 of us had a fantastic trip to the lagoon today from adults to age 8. So much fun for everyone, the staff were incredible and friendly. Highly recommend a visit, well worth the trip !
So much fun, staff were brilliant and great value for money. Would definitely recommend this for a family activity……..
This was such a fun day out for adults AND kids. We kayaked, SUPd, and went on the activity park. They have a great set up, and great staff
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!
It’s my third time in the Lagoona and it never disappoints. I came to do SUP and it was very enjoyable. Prices are also reasonable. Beautiful setting and so many other things to do around
Fantastic activity centre kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Great fun plenty of exercise. Staff were friendly and helpful today especially Dylan with welcome and wetsuits etc. Recommend it highly kids of all ages will love it. Will be back again.
Excellent - would highly recommend. Everything went so smoothly from when we arrived until the end. The kids all had a great time - they varied from 10-14 years of age. We will definitely be back.
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
Had a great time with my kids on the inflatable water park. Staff were helpful and friendly. Change rooms are a little small when everyone is trying to get changed after, but thats a minor complaint. Will definitely go again
Great fun, well run and very safe! Staff were very friendly. Facilities were good also. Even a picnic area and some crepes etc available there.
Greatest 45 min of our holiday, really safe, crazy activity for all the family. You dont need to be a good swimmer its easy to get around
Great fun for all the family, staff excellent and facilities, well worth a visit. Will definitely be back
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!!
Heading towards the 40s but still love the inflatable water park so much, my teenagers always have a ball too.
Loved it big time. Must do experience of county cork, right after the butter factory.
Great place. Very well run and very safe. A must visit if in west Cork.
Great place. Very well run and very safe. A must visit if in west Cork.
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
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.
Would highly recommend birthday party here staff were so helpful before and on the day. Children had a ball on the water park and birthday boy had the best fun. Enjoyed the lovely warm pizza in adjoining garden.
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.
Had a fab time here with my family. Staff were so friendly and helpful and made sure to look after my little girl.
The water park is great fun for the whole family. The kids loved it....and the daddy loved it. The Iceberg is a hard climb but totally worth it. We're living locally and have gone a couple of times....and will be back.
Staff were so helpful and friendly. Boys were aged between 9 and 11 years in our group. They truly enjoyed every minute. Only complaint they had was they wanted more time for their session. Highly recommended!!!
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
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 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,
3 kids from 8 to 11 had a brilliant time on the waterpark activity whilst mammy and 2 small ones had some ice cream and enjoyed the good weather 😀
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
This is our second time here at the lagoon , as always a super morning with lots of fun for all the family. Great new addition is the big big big slide!! Staff as always very professional a d extremely helpful We will be back again thanks to all the team at the Lagoon Activity
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
Went with my 8 year old, had an absolute blast,was in bits after the activities and still went out on the kayak after. Staff are amazing and so helpful. Will return on our next trip.
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


