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Lurgaboy Adventure Centre

Book a day on one of Ireland's longest zip wires, deep in the Armagh hills.

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Lurgaboy Adventure Centre — Book a day on one of Ireland's longest zip wires, deep in the Armagh hills.

  • What you do: Instructor-led multi-activity day: zip wire, archery, climbing, abseiling, karting, raft building, orienteering, team games.
  • Difficulty: Active and outdoors, with heights and harnesses; suited to able-bodied children and adults up for a physical day.
  • Age / height: Minimum age 8 for the zip wire. Check other age and height limits per activity when you book.
  • Booking: Required. Ring or message ahead to agree a date and activities (028 3755 2425).
  • Come ready: Old clothes, layers, sturdy trainers or boots you don't mind getting muddy, waterproof and a change of clothes.
  • Weather: Harnessed and helmeted, run by trained instructors. Some activities are weather-dependent and may be swapped on the day.
Plan your visit

The zip wire and the activities your kids actually do

The signature ride is a zip wire of around 375m, one of the longest in Ireland, sending you out high over the site. Beyond that, a typical day mixes archery, a climbing tower with abseil, raft building on the water, karting, orienteering and problem-solving team games. Groups usually get several activities packed into a half or full day rather than one quick go. Instructors set up and run each one, so children get coached through the scary bits. The exact line-up depends on your booking, your group size and what the weather allows.

Booking required Paid activity day Age 8+ for zip wire 375m zip wire Weather-dependent Free car park
Good to know before you go:

Adventure centres run seasonal sessions, summer schemes and holiday camps alongside their booked activity days. Lurgaboy has run summer schemes for children, so check listings and their Facebook page for current dates before you plan around them.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 👟Clothes you can trashOld kit and trainers you do not mind getting muddy or wet.
  • 🎒A full change & a towelEspecially for anything on the water — you will be glad of dry clothes after.
  • 💧Water and a snackYou will have earned it once the adventure is done.
  • 🎫Your bookingAlmost everything here needs booking ahead — have the confirmation ready.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Cost
Paid; family days have been around 70 pounds for a family of four. Confirm current prices when booking.
Booking
Required. Ring or message ahead to agree a date and activities (028 3755 2425).
Activity
Instructor-led multi-activity day: zip wire, archery, climbing, abseiling, karting, raft building, orienteering, team games.
Difficulty
Active and outdoors, with heights and harnesses; suited to able-bodied children and adults up for a physical day.
Age / height limits
Minimum age 8 for the zip wire. Check other age and height limits per activity when you book.
Best for
Families with children 8+, school and youth groups, birthday parties and corporate team days.
What to wear / bring
Old clothes, layers, sturdy trainers or boots you don't mind getting muddy, waterproof and a change of clothes.
Safety / weather
Harnessed and helmeted, run by trained instructors. Some activities are weather-dependent and may be swapped on the day.
Parking
Free on-site parking at the centre.
How long to allow
Half a day to a full day, depending on your package.
Address
12 Gosford Road, Markethill, Co. Armagh, BT60 1LQ
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
Required. Ring or message ahead to agree a date and activities (028 3755 2425).
How much is it?
Paid; family days have been around 70 pounds for a family of four. Confirm current prices when booking.
Is there an age or height limit?
Minimum age 8 for the zip wire. Check other age and height limits per activity when you book.
What should we wear or bring?
Old clothes, layers, sturdy trainers or boots you don't mind getting muddy, waterproof and a change of clothes.
What if the weather is bad?
Harnessed and helmeted, run by trained instructors. Some activities are weather-dependent and may be swapped on the day.
Getting there

Lurgaboy Adventure Centre is at 12 Gosford Road, Markethill, Co. Armagh, BT60 1LQ. Free on-site parking at the centre. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About this place

Lurgaboy is a family-run outdoor pursuits centre in the County Armagh countryside, on a roughly 35-acre site on the Gosford Road near Markethill. It was set up in 2004 by Armagh mountaineer Richard Dougan and his partner Arlene Robertson.

Richard had led a Northern Ireland expedition to Mount Everest in 2003, and the trip inspired him to build a place at home where young people and adults could test themselves outdoors. The business grew with his family involved, including his sister Rachel, who shares his love of the hills.

The team's stated aim is to use the outdoors to build confidence and self-esteem and break down barriers, running activity days for families, schools, youth groups and corporate teams.