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Thrill Seekers’ Guide to
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a playground for adventure lovers, offering unforgettable outdoor and indoor experiences across forests, coastlines and urban thrill hubs. Kick off your adrenaline-filled journey at Colin Glen, home to Ireland’s longest zipline, where you’ll race above the treetops at incredible speed. For high-octane action on the ground, Todds Leap delivers rugged off-road driving challenges, steep drops and exhilarating tracks that put your driving skills to the test.
If precision and skill are more your style, Archery at The Jungle NI offers expert-led sessions in a beautiful woodland setting. Or enjoy a more effortless but equally scenic adventure on the Electric Escape at Corralea Activity Centre, where e-mountain bikes help you explore Fermanagh’s tranquil lakes and forest trails with ease.
For show-stopping views, take to the skies on the Giant’s Eye View helicopter tour, an incredible North Coast experience with Cutting Edge Helicopters. This aerial adventure showcases world-famous landmarks from a whole new perspective. Back on the ground, keep the adrenaline flowing at Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre, where you can try skiing or snowboarding all year round on the outdoor slope.
If you’re seeking even more thrills, head for the Zip Trekking Experience at Oakfire Adventures, where a series of high forest ziplines and sky-bridges offer the perfect mix of speed and height. Competitive spirits can take to the track at Lyons Karting, while indoor adventurers can challenge themselves on the climbing walls at Clip 'n Climb at High Rise, with routes designed for every level of bravery.
Round off your adventure with two unforgettable water experiences: Scuba diving by Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge with Aquaholics, where underwater exploration meets iconic coastal scenery, and the chance to ride Northern Ireland’s first ever indoor surf simulator at Surf Belfast. Whether you’re climbing, diving, flying or racing, Northern Ireland’s top adventure attractions offer endless ways to challenge yourself and embrace the thrill.
To explore more exciting things to do across Northern Ireland, check out our Things To Do page and start planning your perfect escape.
Northern Ireland is a playground for thrill seekers, offering everything from wild coastal challenges to epic land and water adventures. Explore our top picks and get inspired for your next adrenaline-fuelled escape.
Reach New Heights on Ireland's longest zipline at Colin Glen
Colin Glen is Ireland’s leading adventure park - a land of storytelling and a state of the art sports park with world class attractions. From Alpine coasteering to laser tag, golfing to the Gruffalo Trail, Colin Glen has adventure for everyone.
Off Road Driving at Todds Leap
Days outs at Todds Leap are all about getting outdoors, spending time with friends and having lots of fun! There are over 20 action packed activities available including off road driving, a 500m zipline, a giant swing, a free fall drop zone, woodland trails and the Big Yella Slide, all spread across a purpose-built off-road track, so getting around is really fun!
Archery at The Jungle NI
Nestled in an enchanting woodland in the very heart of Northern Ireland, just 45 minutes from Belfast, The Jungle is the perfect location to engage with life and put to test your sense of daring and adventure. Some of the activities on offer include high ropes Tree Top Adventure for kids and adults, archery, coasteering, kids Polaris Quad Bikes, Llama trekking, segway tours and downhill zorbing.
Electric Escape at Corralea Activity Centre
Saddle-up at Corralea Adventure Centre for the only electric bike experience in Northern Ireland's remote West. Get off the beaten track atop your top-of-the range electric mountain bike, on a guided exploration of the unspoilt wilderness of West Fermanagh.
Skiing at Craigavon Golf & Ski Centre
Situated in beautiful wooded surroundings, the centre is Northern Ireland's only outdoor artificial ski slope. The 300 ft main slope, nursery slope and snow tubing facilities ensure the whole family is catered for.
Zip Trekking Experience at Oakfire Adventures
Check out our Zip Trekking Experience, four epic ziplines spanning the Faughan Valley over woodland, water and cliffs. Or try our Tree Trek Aventure with a plethora of varied high rope adventures. This unique course has ancient 200- year-old Oak trees, streams, river views and a Via Ferrata section making this a one-of-a-kind experience. Unleash your inner wildness and get the blood pumping in Ireland's premier high ropes course.
Lyons Karting
A fantastic, fast flowing go-karting circuit just five minutes from Lisburn and Royal Hillsborough village. With many packages on offer including Arrive & Drive Karting, Grand Prix Karting, expect a fun-filled day out.
Clip 'n Climb at High Rise
High Rise is the perfect venue for family days out with activities for all ages. Clip ‘n Climb offers challenging indoor climbing fun for children age 4+ and adults and there’s also soft play and two interactive sensory rooms. The centre is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all guests with regular autism-friendly sessions and a Changing Places toilet. Café on site.
Scuba Dive by Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge with Aquaholics
Dive into a new and exciting world with Aquaholics. Hop aboard the Aquaholics dive vessel for a unique, world-class experience along the coastline to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Here you’ll be briefed, kitted-up and then jumping overboard for an exciting scuba dive in the stunningly clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean below the rope bridge.
Take on Northern Ireland's first ever indoor surf simulator at Surf Belfast
Catch a wave, whatever the conditions outside at Northern Ireland’s first ever indoor surf simulator. Pumps fire a constant 5 metre wide wave sheet to challenge riders.
