Lusty Beg Island Resort — A complimentary ferry hop to a 75-acre island, with booked activities once you land.
What you do: Archery, air rifles, clay-pigeon shooting, kayaking, rib-boat run, bikes and bay bikes, plus free woodland trails and Fairy Trail.
Difficulty: Easy; short guided sessions and gentle woodland walking, not a hike.
Age / height: Kayak / rib boat / archery age 4+; air rifles 12+; clay shooting 18+ only; bikes and bay bikes have height limits; under-16s need an adult.
Booking: Strongly recommended in advance by phone for all activities; reception 028 686 33300.
Come ready: Warm layers, sturdy or waterproof footwear, a change of clothes for water activities.
Weather: You're on a lough; water activities are weather-dependent and instructor-led; check before travelling.
Plan your visit
Ferry across, then pick your adventure
The day starts with the resort's little Corlougharoo ferry, which runs on demand and takes only a few minutes to reach the island. On the 75 acres you'll find free woodland nature trails where you might see swans, ducks and deer, plus the Fairy Trail and a play park for younger children. The paid activities are short, guided sessions: kayaks run about an hour, archery and air rifles work through a set number of shots, and clay-pigeon shooting gives you 20 shots. None of it is hard hiking; it's an activity-day rather than a long walk, so you choose how much you take on. The bay bikes, which let you ride out over the shallow water, are the most unusual thing here and a real talking point.
Complimentary ferry acrossPaid activities, book aheadArchery age 4+Clay shooting 18+ onlyFree Fairy Trail & play parkFree mainland parking
Good to know before you go:
Adventure centres and trails run seasonal guided sessions, family events and holiday activities; the booked activities have their own seasons and busy periods, so check listings and call ahead for dates.
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
Ferry is complimentary; woodland trails, Fairy Trail and play park carry no charge of their own (it's a private resort island, so confirm day-visitor access with reception). Activities are paid: roughly £15-£35 per person, some lower child rates
Booking
Strongly recommended in advance by phone for all activities; reception 028 686 33300
Activity
Archery, air rifles, clay-pigeon shooting, kayaking, rib-boat run, bikes and bay bikes, plus free woodland trails and Fairy Trail
Difficulty
Easy; short guided sessions and gentle woodland walking, not a hike
Age / height limits
Kayak / rib boat / archery age 4+; air rifles 12+; clay shooting 18+ only; bikes and bay bikes have height limits; under-16s need an adult
Best for
Families wanting a mix of free island walks and bookable outdoor activities
What to wear / bring
Warm layers, sturdy or waterproof footwear, a change of clothes for water activities
Safety / weather
You're on a lough; water activities are weather-dependent and instructor-led; check before travelling
Parking
Free mainland car park off the Belleek Road with 24/7 CCTV; ferry across is free
How long to allow
A half to full day depending on how many activities you book
Address
Lusty Beg Island, Boa Island, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh BT93 8AD
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Strongly recommended in advance by phone for all activities; reception 028 686 33300
How much is it?
Ferry is complimentary; woodland trails, Fairy Trail and play park carry no charge of their own (it's a private resort island, so confirm day-visitor access with reception). Activities are paid: roughly £15-£35 per person, some lower child rates
Is there an age or height limit?
Kayak / rib boat / archery age 4+; air rifles 12+; clay shooting 18+ only; bikes and bay bikes have height limits; under-16s need an adult
What should we wear or bring?
Warm layers, sturdy or waterproof footwear, a change of clothes for water activities
What if the weather is bad?
You're on a lough; water activities are weather-dependent and instructor-led; check before travelling
Getting there
Lusty Beg Island Resort is at Lusty Beg Island, Boa Island, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh BT93 8AD. Free mainland car park off the Belleek Road with 24/7 CCTV; ferry across is free. Tap below for directions.
Lusty Beg is a 75-acre private island in Lower Lough Erne, off Boa Island in County Fermanagh's lakelands. Cars and visitors reach it on the resort's own small ferry, the Corlougharoo, which crosses on demand from the mainland pier in a few minutes.
Alongside the outdoor activity centre, the island runs as a resort with lodges, a spa and a restaurant set among heritage woodland. The grounds are home to wildlife including swans, ducks and deer, and the free woodland nature trails, Fairy Trail and play park make the island itself a draw before you add any of the paid adventures.