Land Based Activities
If you’re into adventure activities, but don’t want to get wet or climb a mountain, you’ll still be spoiled for choice in Westport. Suitable for all the family, and provided in safely contained environments, you can while away some fun-packed hours while still enjoying the beautiful scenery that Westport offers.
Cycling
Westport has some of the best roads and trails for cycling Ireland has to offer. There are hundreds of miles of meandering back roads and cycling trails through mountains and woods and some spectacular coastline.
Running
There are lots of options for running enthusiasts in Westport. Take to the Greenway, the local beaches or join a volunteer led Parkrun.
www.parkrun.ie/westport westportOffice@parkrun.com
Horse Riding
Westport has an abundance of rides to choose from; exhilarating beach treks, splashing through the shallows of the Atlantic ocean, meandering treks through the heather-clad foothills of Croagh Patrick or perhaps fast paced woodland canters.
info@gotrekking.ie
+353 87 260 5672
Paddy & Nelly Bike Hire
“Cycle Westport’s Greenway in luxury with Paddy & Nelly Dutch bike rentals. New to the Greenway, we have a fresh concept in quality comfortable and stress-free cycling for all abilities at affordable prices.
mail@paddyandnelly.ie
www.paddyandnelly.ie
+353 83 882 5700
Bubble Soccer
Why not try 5 a side when you’re harnessed inside a 1.5m inflatable Zorb?
It’s a totally new experience…. You’ll spend more time bouncing through the air and crashing into the ground and each other than you ever will making contact with the ball but that is what adds to the fun! Suitable for all the family!
Westport War Games Adventure Park
Splatball
Splatball at Westport Wargames Adventure Park is a fantastic activity that gives anyone over the age of seven years the opportunity to play very Low Impact Paintball with all the adrenaline pumping excitement of traditional Paintball.
Golf
Westport has a wide variety of parkland and links courses to suit every level, from professionals to novices. Westport Golf Club, one of Ireland’s finest Championship Golf Courses, is just 5 minutes from the town centre.
Westport Golf Club
Paintball
Westport Wargames has over 20 years of experience in organising the best Paintball missions ever for it’s customers! Being the first Paintball site in the country has given them a hands down advantage of knowing what their clients are looking for. They will tailor make the most suitable package for you. Suitable for all over 14’s
Adventure Challenge Puzzles
Adventure challenges at consist of a variety of puzzles, both physically and mentally challenging to suit all ages and abilities. From rope puzzles to building pyramids and attempting our “Tyre Stack” without a “Simplify” there have something to entertain the whole family!
Westport Wargames Adventure Centre
Paintball, Zorb Wars, Bubble Soccer, Splatball, Assault Course, Airsoft Shooting Range. Open 7 days, 8 ‘til late all year round. Large & small groups welcome. Minimum age/height restrictions apply.
Westport Walking Tours
Get some real local knowledge with Westport Walking Tours who offer a FREE walking tour of the town which runs Monday to Friday at 10 am and 12 pm, from April to September. They also offer a hugely popular Westport Pub Tour on Tuesday afternoons and a Westport Food Tour on Thursday afternoons. To book your place visit
www.westportwalkingtours.ie
westportwalkingtours@gmail.com
+353 87 410 1363
Adventure Boot Camp
A great new Adventure Boot Camp consists of more than 15 elements including High Wall, Under and Overs, Tyre Run, Swamp, Climbing Ropes, Black Hole and so much more. Suitable for all ages and all fitness levels the Assault Course is designed to challenge you!
The Irish Soda Bread Way
Make traditional Irish Soda Bread and scones while getting an insight into Irish food culture and heritage.
When your scones are baked smother them with lashings of Irish country butter and locally made homemade jam over a cup of tea and a chat.
Bring home with you the freshly baked brown bread you just baked yourself (and scones if there are any leftover!).
A fun immersive baking experience!”
www.irishsodabreadway.com
theirishsodabreadway@gmail.com
+353 87 785 8655
Tertulia – A Bookshop Like No Other
Tertulia, a magical place for book lovers, film lovers, Harry Potter lovers, a place to relax, enjoy a cup of coffee, a place to meet, and most certainly a place to chat about!
www.tertuliabookshop.com
tertuliabookshop@gmail.com
+353 85 8620158
