Lough Key Forest & Activity Park

Lough Key Forest & Activity Park
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A 350-hectare lakeside estate where woodland thrills meet heritage — Ireland's first tree canopy walk, an underground tunnel tour, quest rooms, zip-lines, and serene forest trails all on the shores of Lough Key.

Things to Do

Rockingham Remembered Tour

A self-guided journey through 19th-century servant tunnels, up the 5-storey Moylurg Tower for panoramic lake views, and along Ireland's first Tree Canopy Walk — a 300m timber-and-steel walkway rising 9m above the woodland floor. Wheelchair and buggy accessible, though the tower lift is currently out of service. Adult €10, Senior/Student €8, Child (5–17) €5, under-5s free, family (2+2) €25.

Boda Borg

Ireland's only Boda Borg: 15 themed quests across 47 rooms where teams of 3–5 tackle mental and physical puzzles — with no instructions. Ages 7+ (under-9s need an adult inside quests). Indoor and weather-independent. Pre-booking essential. Last entry 2 hours before park closing.

Zipit Forest Adventures

A high-wire forest adventure park where you climb into the treetops, swing into cargo nets, ride a BMX across a bridge, and zip down multiple ziplines. Up to 3 hours of adrenaline. Ages 7+. Pre-booking essential via zipit.ie. Operated independently from the main park.

Adventure Play Kingdom

A colourful outdoor play area for children up to age 12 with climbing structures, balancing features, and interactive play — all designed to encourage active, imaginative outdoor fun. €5 per child for an all-day pass (€3.50 each for groups of 10+). Last entry 1 hour before closing.

Lough Key Boat Tours

One-hour guided lake tours with local operators sharing stories and history of Lough Key's islands. Tours run at 1:30pm, 3pm, and 4:30pm (weather and numbers permitting). Hourly rowing boat hire also available from the harbour.

Walking & Cycling Trails

Trails for all abilities, from easy multi-access paths to strenuous loops through native woodland, past follies, bridges, and the Bog Garden. Around 8km of traffic-free cycling trails, plus the 7.9km Boyle-to-Lough-Key Cycleway along the canal. Bike hire available. The Miners Way Historical Trail passes through the park.

Orienteering & Kayaking

Try orienteering with detailed maps to navigate woodland checkpoints — including Wheel-O for wheelchair users. P Macs Kayaks offers lake excursions from the park, and Cé Sauna operates a lakeside sauna experience (both third-party operators).

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: June & September: daily 10am–6pm. July & August: daily 10am–7pm. The 350-hectare estate, trails and car park are accessible year-round. Food service finishes 1 hour before closing; last Rockingham Remembered entry 1 hour before closing; last Adventure Play Kingdom entry 1 hour before closing; last Boda Borg entry 2 hours before closing. Off-peak and winter hours vary — check the website.
  • Admission: Park entry is free on foot/bike. Car parking €6. Activities priced individually.
  • Parking: €6 per car, pay on exit (coins and contactless). Free if you spend €20+ on admissions, food or gifts. Annual pass €50 from the Visitor Centre. Free for EU Parking Card holders. Main car park is right at the Visitor Centre.
  • Food: Lakeside Café (visitor centre): sourdough toasties, soup, salad bowls, burgers, stone-baked pizza, homemade cakes and caramel squares, Barista Puro coffee. Vegan, vegetarian and coeliac options. Covered/heated Lakeside Terrace with lake views. Food truck for outdoor takeaway. Lough N' Loaded truck at the campsite serving pizza and coffee (peak season mornings and evenings).

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