Clearsky Adventure Centre

Welcome to Clearsky Adventure Centre! We are an adventure centre based on the shores of Strangford Lough, in County Down, Northern Ireland. Surrounded by the beautiful National Trust grounds, we cater for all ages and for all of your adventure needs, whether it be fun, adrenaline or chill out time that you are looking for.

Whether you are a group of friends, stag or hen groups, a family, a school or youth group, a couple or individual, we will have something to suit your budget and your nerves!

Whatever it is you have in mind, get in touch and we will tailor make an itinerary to suit your group - can't get much better than that now can you? Contact Clearsky Adventure Centre today to find out more.

Clearsky Adventure Centre Canoeing is based in the Castle Ward Estate on the shores of Strangford Lough. Steeped in history and an abundance of wildlife there is so much to see as you canoe around the Lough in our sheltered bay area. Guided trips will take you further afield and into the Lough, with overnight Salt Island trips and day trips with island picnics are just 2 of the many options for your day out.

They also have boats for hire on offer, which is also a very popular choice for those looking to venture off by themselves and put their skills into action!

Activity depends on group size, experience and ages. Get in touch with us to go over the details and see what's available for you! We at Clearsky Adventure Centre Canoeing look forward to welcoming you!

Clearsky Adventure Centre Kayaking, based in the Castle Ward Estate on the shores of Strangford Lough, will take you out for a fantasic paddling experience! Soaked in history and rich wildlife, there is so much to see from a kayak around the Lough in our sheltered bay area.

They run guided trips that will take you further afar and into the Lough, with overnight Salt Island trips and day trips with island picnics! There are an infinite number of options for your day out on the water! Hiring out boats is also a very popular choice among those more experienced paddlers.

Activity depends on group size, experience and ages. Please get in touch with Clearsky Adventure Centre Kayaking.

Clearsky Adventure Centre Rafting offers one of the best and most entertaining water activities out there. A real barrel of laughs, this is also a feat to see if your team really sinks or swims!

The objective of raft building is to design, create and race your team´s raft against that of the opposing team. Will yours float? Can you paddle hard enough to win the Le Man style race? It will take team dedication, communicaiton and cooperation!

This the ideal exercise for Teambuilding events, school and youth groups and even Hen or Stag dos. To find out more, drop them a line at Clearsky Adventure Centre Rafting today!

Come to Clearsky Adventure Centre Boat Trips and go on the fascinating Strangford Sea Safari – thrilling speed boat sightseeing trips out on Strangford Lough.

See the whirlpools - the natural phenomena created by the Routen Wheel in the Narrows. Witness the speed of the 350 million cubic meters of water channeling through the narrow mouth of the Lough from the Irish Sea. Get up close to the seals at Cloughy Rocks Nature Reserve and the SeaGen - the first electricity generating tidal turbine in the world, which provides enough power for 1500 homes!

They offer all of this and much much more! Their 12 seater RIB is also available for private charter. So contact them today to find out more at Clearsky Adventure Centre Boat Trips!

Welcome to Clearsky Adventure Centre Coasteering, an adventure activity that´s not for the faint hearted! A highly adrenaline-filled activity which involves launching yourself off cliffs into the Irish Sea and scrambling over rocks as you traverse a beautiful coastline whilst testing your nerves!

We are located just 5 minutes away from the best Coasteering site in Ireland, and being just 45 minutes away this makes it the perfect activity to incorporate into a stag or hen weekend! Ridiculous outfits welcome - as long as they can go over a wetsuit and buoyancy aid (and have no safety implications!).

For more information, drop us a line at Clearsky Adventure Centre Coasteering and we will be delighted to help you arrange your adventure!

On the doorstep of the Mournes, the Clearsky Adventure Centre Hiking is ideally located to take you to some of the most beautiful areas in the whole of the UK and island of Ireland. An adventure playground for our friendly instructors, their knowledge of the area as well as the nature and wildlife you will pass on the way, will have you just as in love with the area as they are!

Whether you have experience in hiking and want a guide for the area, or if you want to do a charity challenge or try out hiking with someone who knows all about it, we will have an itinerary to suit you.

Drop us a line at Clearsky Adventure Centre Hiking look forward to welcoming you!

Want to brave the heights and scale some of the local crags in the Mourne Mountains? At Clearsky Adventure Centre Climbing our qualified instructors will show you the essential skills you need to try rock climbing and identify key progressive areas. This is also great for people with experience who would like to get out and about for the day with like-minded people.

Overcome your nerves as you climb to the top of the crags, where on a nice day you can see some stunning views of the Mournes - a dynamic and thrilling activity that will leave a big smile on your face!

A climbing adventure is great to embark on as a family or a group of friends. Contact Clearsky Adventure Centre Climbing to find out more!

Could you be the next Maid Marion or Robin Hood? With some instruction from our friendly at Clearsky Adventure Centre Archery and qualified instructors you'll be going for gold in no time!

Archery can be enjoyed either individually or in teams and can be competitive if you want it to be. A popular choice for families as part of our Family Adventure Day where you get to enjoy not only Archery, but also Orienteering and Canoeing - special equipment means that children as young as 4 years old can join in!

reat for a bit of family fun or group banter! Drop us a line today at Clearsky Adventure Centre Archery to book your session!

We at Clearsky Adventure Centre Mountain Biking will take you to the newly opened, purpose built Mountain Biking trails at the Castle Ward Estate that are brilliant for anyone - any age, any ability. Mountain Biking can take you over miles and miles of rugged terrain which is the adventure in itself.

We have a brand new fleet of VITUS bikes as well as equipment for children from 9 months old! The trails vary in both length and difficulty, so a quick chat with our friendly and knowledgeable instructors will set you off on the right trail for you.

Get in touch if you would like to find out more, get in touch with us at Clearsky Adventure Centre Mountain Biking! 

Can you brave the tentative walk to the edge, peer over the top at where you have to descend and convince yourself to take the first step? Then come to Clearsky Adventure Centre Abseiling and take the real test of bravery, abseiling is a thrilling activity full of satisfaction - once you have your feet fully on the ground!

Abseiling is a great way to raise money for charity; our friendly and qualified instructors will talk you through the process and gently encourage you if you are feeling a little nervous. The feeling of satisfaction and pride when you are on the ground, looking up at what you have just descended, is hard to match with any other activity - go for it!

Get in touch with Clearsky Adventure Centre Abseiling today to find out more!

Come out for a brilliant day for a brilliantday of traditional English shooting at Clearsky Adventure Centre Clay Pigeon Shooting. This activity will have you improving your aim, concentration and confidence as you hit the flying clay disks from mid air.

This is a brilliant group activity, great for getting some friendly competition and banter going amongst shooters. Hen and Stag dos, Teambuilding events and even birthday parties can try their shot. Their instructors provide a great sessions to polish up your technique so that everyone can be star shooters.

For further information, get in touch with Clearsky Adventure Centre Clay Pigeon Shooting today! They look forward to welcoming you!