Lough Key Course Information
By the Numbers...
How big is Zipit?
- Zipit Lough Key covers 1.6km of treetop activities.
How many levels?
- There are 5 circuits for different age, height and ability.
How long does it take?
- You have a maximum of 4 hours, long enough to complete 3 circuits!
How many activities?
- There are over 92 activities between platforms in the trees!
Lots of ziplines?
- Over 909m in total!
Longest zipline?
- 150m
How high is the Green Circuit?
- From 1 - 2 metres high, great for kids and beginners.
How high is the Orange Circuit?
- Up to 4 metres high, perfect for families.
How high is the White Circuit?
- Up to 10 metres high, challenging for some, warm up for others...
How high is the Blue Circuit?
- The highest point is about 15 metres. It's our longest circuit, plenty of ziplines.
How high is the Red Circuit?
- Up to 10 metres, but it is very challenging, requiring upper body strength.
Customer Notice
Magnets used in our safety mechanisms at Zipit Lough Key may interfere with the operation of pacemakers and ICD’s. We recommend you contact your doctor prior to booking with Zipit.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access is provided to our cabin at Zipit Lough Key. Other paths throughout the forest can be difficult to traverse. Please see the park photos below for examples:|
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Forest Park Info
Zipit is situated in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle Co. Roscommon.
The stunning park is one of Irelands top 10 best forest parks and it is renowned for its stunning views, varied wildlife and historic buildings. With a woodland of broadleaf and conifer trees, wild bluebells and a wonderful scent of wild garlic, walking through this magical park is a must!
As the seasons change, Zipit offers a different experience with the ever-changing foliage at Lough Key.
Lough Key Forest Park has a wonderful Visitor Centre with a treetop canopy walk, indoor activity (Boda Borg maze), outdoor adventure playground for children and a Lakeside Cafe.
There are plenty of open areas to picnic or even barbecue, as well as a fantastic lake with great water activities, boats, bikes and segways for hire.
To find out more about how your day at Zipit works, view The Tour.
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Facilities
Toilets: There are toilets available in the Visitor Centre - 5 minutes walk aross the park from Zipit.
Parking: €4.00 Coillte charge. Coins or token.
Food and Drink: Full range of supplies in the Lough Key Lakeside Café. Our on-site cabin sells limited cold drinks and chocolate bars.
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How to Find Us
Directions to Lough Key
By Road
Lough Key is conveniently located on the N4 Dublin to Sligo Road and is 17 kilometres from the N5 Dublin to Westport Road. The town of Boyle is only 5 km from Lough Key, which links to the N61 Roscommon/Athlone Road..
Transport
When you access other companies’ external websites through a link from the website of Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd., please note that Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd has no control over the products/services provided by these companies. The links to external websites are provided as a matter of convenience only, and should not be taken as an endorsement by Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd of the products or services of those external companies, for which Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd. assumes no responsibility or liability.
Hertz Rent a Car
Hertz is Ireland's #1 Car and Van hire company. Rentals in Ireland from Dublin Airport, Dublin City, Cork, Shannon, Knock, Kerry, Belfast, Derry, Waterford & Wexford.
Website: Hertz.ie
Carrick Taxis
Up to 8 in taxi or a 14-29 seater mini bus. Pricing done at time of enquiry. Deposit at time of booking and balance paid to driver on the day.
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Number: 086 823 2424 (Colm Spellman)
Food, Drink & Accomodation
When you access other companies’ external websites through a link from the website of Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd., please note that Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd has no control over the products/services provided by these companies. The links to external websites are provided as a matter of convenience only, and should not be taken as an endorsement by Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd of the products or services of those external companies, for which Zipit Forest Adventures Ltd. assumes no responsibility or liability.
Lough Key Forest Park
Enjoy the stunning views over Lough Key and Castle Island from indoors or from the outdoor deck area.
Enjoy our daily offering of home baked buns and cakes with a Puro Fairtrade Coffee all made on site. The cafe also specializes in Baquettes, Bagels, Wraps, a Hot Dish of the Day and our signature Pizza’s. There is always a children’s menu option available and we have a good selection of Gluten Free options.
The Lakeside cafe is a perfect birthday party venue where you can avail of the party menu combined with the attractions.
Website: LoughKey.ie
Number: (071) 967 3122
Lough Keel Scout Campsite
Lough Keel Scout Campsite is situated 5 km from Boyle town and 10 km from Carrick-on-Shannon just off the N4 Dublin - Sligo route, adjacent to the renowned Lough Key Forest Park.
Website: LoughKeelCamp.com
Number: 086 836 0222
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Lough Rynn Self Catering3-bed houses located in Mohill, on the grounds of Lough Rynn Castle. Just a 30 minute drive from Zipit Lough Key. Website: LoughRynnMohillAccommodation.com |
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Courtyard Apartments
Carrick Plaza Suites
Carrick Self Catering
The Landmark Hotel
Bush Hotel
Riverhaven Self Catering
Cesh Corran B&B
The OarsmanActivity Partners
Belles and Blazers
Make your hen party truly memorable with Belles & Blazers Event Planners, we look after every detail of your hen night, letting you sit back, relax, and lap up the credit!
Website: BellesAndBlazers.ie
Number: +353 (0)90 647 9753
Hen and Stag Sligo
We are the BIGGEST package provider for Hens & Stags in Sligo booking thousands of packages each year. Our team is based in Sligo, have a chaperon looking after parties every weekend & we have exclusive rates/allocations for all our suppliers.
Website: HenAndStagSligo.ie
Number: +353 (0)74 971 4004
Ok girls - where to stay? What to do? Where to go? Let us do it all!
When it comes to hen parties we know every corner of Ireland. Whether you are looking for a cocktail class in Kilkenny or a paint a nude in Carrick on Shannon, we have it all covered. Afternoon tea in Carlingford or a dance class in Dublin, we can provide it all.
Website: HenParty.ie
Number: +353 (0)51 390990
Book your Stag Weekend or Hen Weekend with us today and we will provide you with the best Stag Party or Hen Party at a great price. We are Ireland’s number one party organiser; we have been organising quality parties for over 5 years. We are here to help you plan a great party and insure you have a hassle free fun weekend.
Website: StagAndHenWeekends.ie
Number: 085 782 8014
StagIt
Check Out Stagit.ie For All Your Stag Party Ideas and Weekends. We Have all The Best Stag Party Packages for you.
Website: StagIt.ie
Number: 044 936 2222
The Stags Balls
Book the best Stag Party ideas, weekends & packages in Ireland, the UK and abroad with The Stag's Balls.
Website: TheStagsBalls.com
Number: 01 562 0759
The Foxy Hen
Book the best Hen Party ideas, weekends & packages in Ireland, the UK and abroad with The Foxy Hen.
Website: TheFoxyHen.com
Number: 01 562 0759
For More Fun & Adventure...
Boda Borg
Every adventure starts in your own mind, new paths are explored... together, with curiosity, laughter and excitement. Go on - Take the challenge!
Located in Lough Key Forest Park Visitor Centre, just a 3 minute walk from Zipit.
Website: BodaBorg.com
Number: (071) 967 3122
Úna Bhán Tourism
Úna Bhán Tourism offers you local knowledge and a tourism service to help make your trip as enjoyable and fun as possible!
Website: UnaBhan.ie
Number: +353 (0)71 966 3033
Arigna Mining Expierence
Discover and Experience the fascinating life of a Coal Miner. A Unique Underground Tour in what was Ireland's last working Coal Mine...
Website: ArignaMiningExperience.ie
Number: (071) 96 46466
Battlebridge Paintball
Battlebridge Paintball is a superb location for workmates and colleagues to plan strategic games and encourage leadership/team building skills.
Website: BattlebridgePaintball.ie
Number: +353 (0)86 166 4959
Eagles Flying
Nestled in the green hills of south Sligo, Ireland's largest sanctuary for raptors and owls, the Irish Raptor Research Centre / Eagles Flying is situated on more than 27 ha of mature parklands near Ballymote. Currently it is the home of more than 100 eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures. Altogether there are more than 450 birds and animals, encompassing nearly 100 different species, in the centre.
Website: EaglesFlying.com
Number: +353 (0)71 918 9310
Mountallen Eco Tours
Based in the historic Mountallen House, we offer ecology, biodiversity and agriculture based farm tours as well as workshops on moth trapping, butterfly transects and more.
Number: 086 253 6672
Lough Key Boats
Lough Key Boat Tours and Water based activities (Watersports) including boats hire and fishing.
Website: LoughKeyBoats.com
Number: 086 084 6849
Mulveys
Kidz Kingdom & Bowling at Mulveys, for more fun and adventure for all the family.
Website: KidzKingdomAndBowling.com
King House Historic Mansion & Military Barracks
King House is a magnificently restored Georgian mansion located in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Built in 1730 as the seat of the King family, a powerful landowning dynasty, the house later became a military barracks and recruiting depot for the famous Irish regiment of the British army, the Connaught Rangers.
Website: KingHouse.ie
Number: 071 966 3242
Coillte Outdoors
From the casual walker to the adrenaline junkie you will find an activity that suits you at our recreation sites and parks.
Website: Coillte.ie
