Experience a Slow Adventure in Northern Ireland

Get away from it all with this adventure with a difference

If you want to get away from it all, slow things down and reconnect with nature, Northern Ireland is the place to be with lots of slow adventure experiences waiting for you to enjoy all year round.
 
Escape to the stunningly beautiful rural setting of Derry~Londonderry and Strabane where local food is combined with outdoor activities for a truly authentic and natural experience.
 
Walk through the Sperrin Mountains foraging for food, bake bread in a farmhouse kitchen, see how artisan cheese is produced or have a go at traditional fishing.  You can also step out on an Irish walking tour, horse ride through the wilderness or go canoeing through scenic waters.



Great Foyle Wild Camping, Canoe and Slow Food Experience
Guided by an expert instructor allow the tidal River Foyle to take you on a spectacular two-day journey, spending your evening wild camping, cooking and enjoying delicious locally sourced food before kicking back with a brewed beer from the local distillery.
Connecting with the Wild on Foot and on Horseback
Connect with nature and enjoy panoramic views by horseback as you listen to stories of the landscape.  This experience also includes an authentic Irish Walking Tour through the unique landscape of the Sperrins uplands and a 2 night stay at the 4-star White Horse Hotel where leisure facilities, traditional Irish music and locally sourced 3-course meals are all on the menu.
Cycle Sperrins
Cycling, scenery and food; it’s a winning combination.  Take in the sights, smells and taste of the Sperrins on two wheels.  This one day experience will get you tracing the ancient routes of settlers by bike visiting fascinating archaeological sites and local food producers along the way before concluding with an organic lunch at a local farm.


Food and Mindfulness Tour
A chance to slip into a slower gear, enjoy a forage walk along ancient hedgerows where you will learn about the historical and medicinal uses of plants sampling a few tasty treats along the way.  This one day experience also includes a delicious, organic farmhouse lunch and an opportunity to improve your mood, health and well being on a guided mindfulness walk.  


Coast to Glen Wild Food Adventure
A unique and unforgettable food journey along the River Foyle, explore the wild landscape on a food forage to create your very own lunch with an interactive cooking demonstration creating a gastro topographical experience.  It will then be time to hunt for seaweed and edible treats along the coast before an outdoor session of Tai Chi Qigong.


Connecting with Nature Irish Walking Tour
Your journey will begin with an authentic Irish walking tour through the unique landscapes of the Sperrin Uplands.  The tour, expertly led by a local guide and ecologist will allow you to embrace the plant life and archaeology of the region’s ancient peatland habitats.  After an enjoyable day out in the hills spend the night relaxing in the four star White Horse Hotel before enjoying a 3 course meal.



Natural Connections Tour
An authentic Irish countryside and food tour in the spectacular Sperrin Mountains.  Enjoy access to various heritage sites, partaking in traditional bread making and exploring the unique glacial landscapes, upland ecology and pre-historic ritual sites of the Sperrins.  Continue your journey with a tour of the Artisan cheese production and relish a chesse tasting session.


Bag a ‘MacNab’ Challenge
This is the ultimate experience in shooting, fishing and hunting!  The aim of the three night experience is to harvest a stag, shoot a brace of birds and catch a salmon or pike on the fly.  The model is derived from the famous novel John MacNab by John Buchan. The package also includes three nights’ accommodation in the luxurious Finn Valley self-catering cottages near Strabane. Their four cottages are in a breath taking rural location and are surrounded by natural beauty with views of the Donegal hills. A truly authentic experience, steeped in tradition, attractions & activities.


White Horse Adventure
A chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with nature with a guided horse riding experience through the beautiful rolling landscape of the Speerins.  Listen to stories of locals, times gone by and nature as you trek whilst taking in panoramic views of Derry, Donegal and beyond.  After an enjoyable exploring the trails, spend the night in the 4-star White Horse Hotel where you can relax in the hotels Leisure Club facilities before enjoying a 3-course meal with locally produced food.


Great Foyle Canoe, Heritage and Slow Food Experience
Take to the river by canoea and learn about the local area through as your expert instructor and guide recounts stories whilst teaching you about the local heritage and wildlife. It will then be time to disembark for a truly unique pop up slow food experience where you will learn how to prepare and cook with fresh local ingredients from a professional chef. The feast will include locally sourced Foyle fish and shellfish, vegetables from Moville Community Garden and homemade breads. This experience is sure to satisfy all your senses
 
Horse Back Riding at Beech Hill
A unique opportunity to stay and experience the elegant grounds of the Georgian Beech Hill Country House Hotel by horseback.  Explore the 6km of trail and garden by foot or bike before returning to the award winning hotel for a delicious 3 course dinner. The next day you will have the opportunity to ride past the charming gatehouse along country paths passing by ponds and woodland with your expert instructor who will keep you entertained with stories of the landscape and local characters.  Tucking into a freshly made packed lunch you can soak up the serenity of the magnificent gardens mid hack.


 
Boom Board Tour
Two Award winning local companies-Far and Wild and the Walled City Brewery have teamed up for an experience like no other including Boom boarding, wild nature and craft beer. Your adventure begins in St Columb’s Park with an introductory lesson in Boom Boarding. This popular Hawaiian longboard provides a smooth and stable experience no matter what level you are at. Mimicking surfing on a wave you will be flowing along pathways in the direction of the famous Walled City Brewery in Ebrington Square.   Here there will be an opportunity to sample the newest of local brews coming out of the micro-distillery.