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 88 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.

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.

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. 

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

      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

     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

     Vittos Restaurant

Vittos Restaurant is the perfect location, whatever the occasion, as we cater for large group bookings as well as romantic tables for 2 in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Located in Carrick-on-Shannon, just a 15 minute drive from Zipit Lough Key.

Website: VittosRestaurant.com
Number: (071) 962 7000

     Bush Hotel

Charming award winning boutique hotel in the centre of Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, with open fires, themed lounges and bars, coffee shop and restaurant with innovative and often cheeky cuisine, chic bedrooms along with extensive and flexible conference and banqueting facilities seamlessly blending modern day living with old world charm.

Located in Carrick-on-Shannon, just a 17 minute drive from Zipit Lough Key.

Website: BushHotel.com
Number: (071) 967 1000

     The Landmark Hotel

At The Landmark Hotel, guests are treated to high quality food along with a selection of seasonal ingredients which are presented with creativity and flair. Our Chefs are constantly delivering new creations and culinary delights which complement all tastes.With fabulous cocktails, wines and great food, The Landmark offers a range of dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you.

Located in Carrick-on-Shannon, just a 13 minute drive from Zipit Lough Key.

Website: TheLandmarkHotel.com
Number: (071) 962 2222

        Stone House Café – 10 mins

Located in Boyle, just a 10 minute drive from Zipit Lough Key.

Number: 085 137 5167

Activity 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

     Una Bhan 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

      North West Adventure

At North West Adventure Sligo our Team of Instructors will make sure you have the Adventure Experience of a Lifetime!!! They are qualified as per National Governing Body Standards. They will take care of your safety and give the Experience of a Lifetime.

Website: NorthWestAdventure.ie
Number: 086 195 2663

    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

   Extreme Sports

Choose from high-octane experiences to idyllic adventures in a huge selection of locations with Ireland's adventure specialists!

Website: ExtremeSports.ie
Number: 021 435 5588