Know Before You Go: Guidance for travel in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Leap out of your comfort zone and into the crisp, blue waters of the Irish Sea. Combining rock climbing, jumping and swimming, coasteering is a thrilling activity that lets you to make the most of Northern Ireland’s amazing coastal scenery.
Kitted out with wetsuits, helmets and neoprene socks, you’ll be shown how to safely navigate rocky crags, jump off cliff edges into the sea below and how to scramble back up to do it all over again. And the experienced, friendly guides know the area like the back of their hand, so you’ll be treated to only the best coasteering locations.
On the north coast of Ireland is the world-famous Bushmills distillery, that has produced whiskey since 1608. On a guided tour you’ll see the whiskey-making process, taste the products and meet the people who continue to triple distil malted barley to make pure, delicious Bushmills whiskey.
Learn how to make Northern Irish soda farls in a local’s own kitchen. This traditional bread is the staple ingredient of an Ulster Fry, and is cooked on a griddle. After you’ve made your own batch, you’ll get to sample your creations for a true taste of Northern Irish culture.
Hop on an eco-friendly board and see the Causeway Coast from a different perspective. Joined by Hanno – a qualified instructor who has surfed around the world – you’ll learn the best techniques and board control before exploring the incredible cave systems at Blackrocks. Look out for dolphins too – they like to make an appearance!