Woodland
Gaisce Hillwalking
The Cooley Mountains are the perfect place to explore! With two ridges separated by the valley of Glenmore, there’s plenty of unspoilt countryside to discover.
- Age :12+
- Prices from :€45 pp
- Available :Summer
- Session Length :Half Day
- Duration :3 Hours
Package Summary
- You’ll be treated to beautiful seascapes and panoramas from the mountain tops in all directions.
- Highlights include Carlingford Lough, the Mourne Mountains, Slieve Gullion and it’s Ring Dyke Hills, Camlough Mountain and Lake, Dundalk Bay, the ancient plains of Muirthemne and on a good clear day the Isle of Man.
- So come and explore all that the Cooley Mountains have to offer – you won’t be disappointed!
Good to know
It’s little wonder that the area is considered by many to be one of the most scenic in Ireland and a magnet for Hill Walkers of all grades.
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Survivor
Based in our Woodland and Quarry area, the Survivor Challenge combines a number of challenges based on needs you might have in a survival situation, Water, Heat, Food, etc.
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Laser Combat
Looking for an exciting and challenging activity? Look no further than laser combat!
Battle it out in our four purpose-built forest laser combat areas, with games like Total Annihilation, Capture the Flag, Pilot Down and Sniper School. This is the perfect activity for groups of all sizes, and is sure to bring out your competitive side. With nine acres of woodland to explore, you’ll never be bored – so come on down and join the fun!
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Orienteering
Looking for a fun and challenging activity that will get your heart racing? Then look no further than orienteering!
This thrilling outdoor pursuit requires map reading skills to navigate from point to point. You’ll be taught basic map reading skills so you can find markers hidden throughout the forest and mountains, with the aim of reaching each one before time runs out. So if you’re looking for an adventure that will test your mettle, put your navigation skills to the test with orienteering!
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Target Sports
Test your aim with our target Sports combo.
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Kayaking
Looking for a fun and unique way to explore Carlingford Lough? Then come and try our open top kayaks!
With our single kayaks, you can paddle at your own pace and discover all the hidden gems that this spectacular scenery has to offer. And for double the fun, why not book one of our double kayaks and explore with a friend? So come on – let’s get out there and explore!
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Rock Climbing
Looking to test your rock-climbing skills? Our natural rock face climbing wall is the perfect place to do just that! With 12 different climbs of varying difficulty, there’s something for everyone. The highest climb is 45ft with amazing views over Carlingford Lough, so make sure you take in the scenery while you’re scaling the rocks! This is the largest privately-owned natural rock-climbing wall in Ireland, so whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, this is definitely worth a visit.
