Activities
Outdoor Activities
Strangford Lough Activity Centre offer a wide range of outdoor activities from their base on the shores of Strangford Lough. From Water Sports to Land Activities as well as mobile equipment that can be brought to a venue of your choosing.
Featured Water Activities
Exciting activities await you on the water
Boat Tours
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E Foiling
Glide across the water on our Efoils. These electric powered surfboards can travel at speeds of up to 30 knots and use a hydrofoil wing to raise the board off the water. This premium water sports experience will make you feel like Aladdin on a Magic Carpet Ride or the Silver Surfer.
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Wet Bouldering
Wet Bouldering, or Gorge Walking is one of our favourite water sport activities. Don a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet and scramble over rocks up a river in picturesque scenery at the base of the Mourne mountains. A refreshing dip in the plunge pools will excite even the liveliest of characters. Our knowledgeable instructors will give you an overview of the historical significance of the area along your trip. For Instance, a typical Session lasts around 2.5 hours, departing from the car park at Bloody Bridge, Annalong.
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Canoeing
Get at one with nature and experience a paddle through remote scenery. Canoe to places that other people can’t access and switch off from the day to day life. Our qualified and experienced instructors can tailor a canoeing session to your requirements. Learn new paddle strokes, study the flora and fauna, navigate your way through a myriad of islands or overnight on a canoe trail with bushcraft at one of the Bothy’s. Therefore, canoeing Sessions can be half day, full day, overnight or short expeditions. Simply call or email us to discuss your specific requirements and we will tailor a programme to meet your needs.
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
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Kayaking
Explore the majestic scenery of Strangford Lough by kayak. Just 13 Miles from Belfast, the marine nature reserve and site of specific scientific interest has it all. Home to 2000 species of marine animals, wading birds, monastic sites, tidal mills, castles, stately homes, drumlin islands, smugglers folklore and of course HBO filming locations for Game of Thrones. Sea Kayaking is the best way to explore the lough, and learn about the spectacular wildlife that adorns the shores. A relaxing and scenic water sport.
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Featured Land Activities
Exciting activities await you
Archery
Hunger Games eat your heart out. Fancy yourself as Kaitness Everdeen, Robin Hood or Arya from Game of Thrones? Let our team of activity instructors help you to get your eye in. Above all, they will make it fun with expert tuition, loads of games and competitions. Offering both adults and kids bows we can cater for all groups. This is a brilliant outdoor activity for all ages and abilities.
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Axe Throwing
Strangford Lough is famous for it’s Viking history. In fact the area was named these invaders. Act like a Viking at SLAC, using our world axe throwing league targets. Compete against your family and friends, perfect your aim and unleash the axe!
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Bushcraft
Impress your friends on your next camping trip by showcasing your bushcraft survival skills. Shelter, Fire, Water and Food are the 4 survival priorities but do you know how to use them in an emergency? Therefore, our survival experts will impart their knowledge and wisdom in individual sessions or combine each priority during a short expedition. Develop your skills and survive a zombie apocolaypse!
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Climbing
Scale your own Everest on our mobile climbing tower. Enjoy it at Strangford Lough Activity Centre as part of a multi activity day or we can bring it to you.
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E Bikes
Hire one of our premium electric bikes or take a guided tour around the local sights of Strangford Lough. Stop off at some fantastic attractions, local eateries, deli’s, art & food shops.
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Team Games
Undertake some Crystal Maze style physical, mental and skill based initiative tasks and learn about the skillset that you have in your team. Our facilitators have extensive knowledge in team building and can create a fun session for your group whilst encouraging self evaluation and continuous improvement. Above all, Team Games are a useful introduction to new team mates, or for solving issues that build up in the workplace. Suitable for all ages, a programme can be tailored to your requirements.
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Laser Tag
The ultimate shoot em up. Team combat activity similar to paintball but without the pain. Ever wanted to try Fortnight or Call of Duty in the flesh? Similarly, have a go at capture the flag, vip escort or diffuse the bomb. Outdoor Laser Tag in the forest in the heart of County Down.
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Hill Walking
Join our Mountain Leaders for a hike in Northern Ireland’s iconic Mountain Ranges. Explore new areas, take in new sites and enjoy fresh air in a ramble with friends or relatives. Our Knowledgeable Instructors will pass on their knowledge of local history, wildlife, and folklore on their guided walks. Popular walks include the Antrim Hills and Mourne Mountains, however we can create an awe inspiring walk to suit your groups needs.
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