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Welcome to Irelands Outdoor Capital… Majestic mountains, dramatic coasts, stunning landscapes, enchanting forests and endless year-round adventure… the Mourne Mountains.

Whatever your next outdoor adventure, be it simply stand up paddle board hire, mountain bike hire, kayak hire or electric bike hire from their extensive range of equipment, creating your own adventure on a self-guided experience or maximising the adventure on a guided experience with their passionate guides.

Likewise, you could hone your rock climbing skills in the care of the professional coaches, explore more on one of their Coasteering tours in the company of their friendly guides, or you could join like-minded souls at one of many Hill Walking events, or maybe you’ve something else in mind and want to go bespoke, please do share as they’re always ready for new adventures!

You might be a couple, a family, a group of friends, a bespoke tour or even a corporate group, either way, they’ll tailor the adventure to age, ability & itinerary, ultimately everything we do is by adventurers for you…

Life Adventure Centre is located in the Historic Castlewellan Demesne.

Simply Book, Go Further, See More & Feel Awesome!

Why not try one or more of their Top 5 experiences…

1. Go Stand up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

Stand Up Paddle Boarding or SUP is a simply awesome activity, especially with our top of the range SUP Boards on the sheltered yet stunning waters of Castlewellan Lake…  this is a must-try for adventurers of all ages and abilities. So, whether you simply want to stay and play in the Castle Bay or go with the flow and take on the Lake Trail, you’re guaranteed an awesome time… Simply Book & Go

2. Go Mountain Biking (MTB)

Mountain Biking or MTB is a simply awesome activity, especially with our top of the range Mountain Bikes on the incredible trails of the Castlewellan Trail Centre…  this is a must-try for adventurers of all ages and abilities. So, whether you’re simply building skills or seeking thrills, with miles of Green, Blue, Red or even Black routes, you’re guaranteed an awesome time… Simply Book & Go!

3. Go Kayaking

Sit On Top Kayaking a simply awesome activity, especially with our top of the range SOT Kayaks on the sheltered yet stunning waters of Castlewellan Lake…  this is a must-try for adventurers of all ages and abilities. So, whether you simply want to stay and play in the Castle Bay or go with the flow and take on the Lake Trail, you’re guaranteed an awesome time… Simply Book & Go!

4. Go Electric Biking

Electric Mountain Biking or E-MTB is a simply awesome activity, especially with our top of the range Electric Mountain Bikes on the incredible trails of the Castlewellan Trail Centre…  this is a must-try for adventurers of all ages (14+) and abilities. So, whether you’re simply building skills or seeking thrills, with the miles of Green, Blue, Red or even Black routes, you’re guaranteed an awesome time… Simply Book & Go!

5. Go Canoeing

Opening canoeing is a simply awesome activity, especially with our top of the range canoes on the sheltered yet stunning waters of Castlewellan Lake…  this is a must-try for adventurers of all ages and abilities. So, whether you simply want to stay and play in the Castle Bay or go with the flow and take on the Lake Trail, you’re guaranteed an awesome time… Simply Book & Go!
  • The Grange Courtyard, The Forest Park
  • Castlewellan
  • Down
  • BT31 9BU

Top Reasons To Visit

  • They are located in the historic Castlewellan Demesne amid the Mournes Geopark only 1hr from Belfast city centre.
  • Offering a range of activities for all ages and abilities be it guided, self-guided or hire.
  • Open daily, year-round to the public with live availability and easy online booking .
  • They are a local, responsible, and award-winning sustainable business.
  • They are Group Specialists and welcome bespoke enquiries including Tours & Corporates.
  • Their Centre

    Located in the stunning Castlewellan Forest Park, on the edge of the Mourne Mountains, their centre’s perfectly situated for a unique range of adventure activities… whether you wish to Go Further, See More or simply Feel Awesome!

    From a warm welcome to warm showers and everything in between, they have you covered… from meeting the Team at the Centre, to receiving all the kit that you’ll need and full use of the centre facilities including changing/showering.

    They’ve carefully restored a beautiful Courtyard property to provide all the comfort and function required while retaining the buildings unique character. Modern technologies have also enabled them to achieve a Carbon Neutral status, recognised by their ‘Gold’ Award from ‘Green Tourism UK’. Their standards also ensure that you’re always in safe hands, reinforced by their ‘Adventure Mark’ accreditation.

Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan

15 Oct - 31 Dec 2024
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Come and Try Sit On Top Kayaking… a simply awesome activity, whether a gentle introduction on their single or double kayaks, or an all-in experience.

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