Carlow’s majestic Blackstairs Mountains and River Barrow together with the charming villages of rural Carlow feature in this year’s Carlow Summer Walking Festival. The festival caters to all levels of walkers, from very experienced hill walkers out to enjoy an invigorating mountain trek to novices seeking some peace and tranquillity along more leisurely routes. There is a choice of over 15 different walks plus family activities along the River Barrow including canoeing safari trails with Go-With-the-Flow River Adventures, Pure Adventure and Paddle Your Own Canoe and bike and hike options with Waterside Bike and Hike in Graiguenamanagh.