Top Outdoor Pursuits Activity Centres in Ireland
Ireland's stunning landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures! From the Wild Atlantic Way to the Mountains of Mourne, there are amazing outdoor pursuits centres across the island offering everything from kayaking and climbing to zip-lining and coasteering. Here's your complete guide to getting active in the great outdoors!
| County | Location | Venue Name | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| š®šŖ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND | ||||
| šļø Multi-Activity Adventure Centres | ||||
| Louth | Carlingford | Carlingford Adventure Centre & SkyPark | carlingfordadventure.com | |
| Galway | Leenane | Killary Adventure Company | killaryadventure.com | |
| Galway | Leenane (Delphi Valley) | Delphi Adventure Resort | delphiadventureresort.com | |
| Galway | Moycullen | Wildlands Adventure Park | wildlands.ie | |
| Cork | Mallow & Coachford | Ballyhass Adventure Group | ballyhass.ie | |
| Cork | Kinsale | Oysterhaven Activity Centre | oysterhaven.com | |
| Cork | Clonakilty | Clonakilty Park Adventure Centre | clonadventurecentre.ie | |
| Kerry | Kenmare | Eclipse Ireland | eclipseireland.com | |
| Wicklow | Blessington | CP Adventure (Russborough House) | cpadventure.ie | |
| Wicklow | Rathdrum | Hidden Valley Holiday Park | hiddenvalley.ie | |
| Kilkenny | Castlecomer | Castlecomer Discovery Park | discoverypark.ie | |
| Kildare | Kilcullen | Redhills Adventure | redhillsadventure.ie | |
| Dublin | Fingal | Fort Lucan Adventureland | fortlucan.com | |
| Cavan | Butlersbridge | Cavan Adventure Centre | cavanadventurecentre.ie | |
| Roscommon | Rooskey | Shannon River Adventure | shannonriveradventure.com | |
| Offaly | Banagher | Mid Ireland Adventure | midirelandadventure.ie | |
| Clare | Terryglass (Lough Derg) | Derg Isle Adventure Centre | dergisle.ie | |
| Clare | Ballyvaughan (The Burren) | Burren Outdoor Education Centre | burrenoec.com | |
| Galway | Clifden (Connemara) | Real Adventures Connemara | realadventures.ie | |
| Wexford | Courtown | Gravity Xtreme Adventure (Forest Park) | gravityforestpark.ie | |
| š² Treetop & Zip Line Adventures | ||||
| Dublin | Tibradden (Dublin Mountains) | Zipit Dublin | zipit.ie | |
| Roscommon | Boyle (Lough Key Forest Park) | Zipit Lough Key | zipit.ie | |
| Cork | Farran Park (near Cork City) | Zipit Farran | zipit.ie | |
| Wicklow | Djouce Park | Zipit Wicklow | zipit.ie | |
| Roscommon | Boyle | Lough Key Forest & Activity Park | loughkey.ie | |
| š Water Sports & Coastal Adventures | ||||
| Clare | Lahinch | Lahinch Surf School | lahinchsurfschool.com | |
| Donegal | Bundoran | Bundoran Surf Co | bundoransurfco.com | |
| Dublin | Dublin City | City Kayaking Dublin | citykayaking.com | |
| Donegal | Culdaff (Inishowen) | Far and Wild | farandwild.ie | |
| Donegal | Lough Gartan | Gartan Outdoor Education Centre | gartan.ie | |
| Westmeath | Athlone (Lough Ree) | Baysports | baysports.ie | |
| Waterford | Dunmore East | Dunmore Adventure | dunmoreadventure.com | |
| Wexford | Wexford Coast | The Irish Experience | theirishexperience.com | |
| Kilkenny | River Nore | Pure Adventure | pureadventure.ie | |
| Galway | Galway Bay | Give It A Go Kayaking | giveitagokayaking.ie | |
| š¬š§ NORTHERN IRELAND | ||||
| šļø Multi-Activity Adventure Centres | ||||
| Tyrone | Ballygawley | Todds Leap Activity Centre | toddsleap.com | |
| Down | Strangford (Castle Ward) | Clearsky Adventure Centre | clearsky-adventure.com | |
| Armagh/Tyrone | Moy (between Cookstown & Dungannon) | The Jungle NI | thejungleni.com | |
| Antrim | Belfast | Belfast Activity Centre (BAC) | belfastactivitycentre.com | |
| Antrim | Belfast (Colin Glen) | Colin Glen Forest Park | colinglen.org | |
| Down | Killinchy (Strangford Lough) | Strangford Lough Activity Centre | strangfordloughactivitycentre.com | |
| Down | Castlewellan | Life Adventure Centre | onegreatadventure.com | |
| Fermanagh | Belcoo (Lough Macnean) | Corralea Activity Centre | corralea.com | |
| Fermanagh | Enniskillen (Lough Erne) | Share Discovery Village | sharevillage.org | |
| Antrim/Down | Belfast & Strangford | Mobile Team Adventure | mobileteamadventure.co.uk | |
| Derry | Derry City | Creggan Country Park | creggancountrypark.com | |
| Various | Throughout NI | Outdoor Concepts | outdoorconcepts.co.uk | |
š Tips for Your Outdoor Adventure
- Book in advance ā especially for group activities, summer camps, and weekends
- Check weather conditions ā many water activities are weather-dependent
- Dress appropriately ā wear layers, bring waterproofs, and wear closed-toe shoes
- Wetsuits provided ā most water activities include wetsuit hire
- Age restrictions apply ā check minimum ages for specific activities (typically 7+ for most)
- Safety briefings ā all centres provide full safety training before activities
- Accommodation options ā many centres offer on-site accommodation for multi-day adventures
- Summer camps ā most centres run adventure camps during school holidays
- Group discounts ā ask about packages for birthday parties, school tours, and corporate events
š·ļø Activities Key
Kayaking Paddle on lakes, rivers & sea SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding Zip Lines Aerial zip wire rides High Ropes Treetop obstacle courses Coasteering Cliff jumping, swimming & scrambling Rock Climbing Indoor & outdoor climbing Archery Target shooting with bows Bushcraft Survival skills & campfire cooking Surfing Wave riding lessons Aquapark Inflatable water obstacles Gorge Walking River scrambling adventures Abseiling Descending cliffs & towers on rope
Last updated: January 2026 | Know of a centre we've missed? Let us know in the comments!