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Achill Outdoor Education and Training Centre

Adventure & activity Mayo

Checked July 2026

Achill Outdoor Education and Training Centre provides Adventure Sports Courses, environmental programmes, experiential team building, cultural language courses and outdoor education to schools, colleges, youth services, clubs, adults and visitors from home and abroad. Established since 1971, Ireland’s first established education centre offers Programmes incorporating Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Hillwalking, Rockclimbing, Orienteering, Mountain Boarding, Archery and Team Building. Our Programmes are delivered by qualified and experienced instructors to the highest safety standard. Fun and excitement are guaranteed while acquiring new skills. All Programmes are tailor-made to the highest quality to fulfill the needs of our clients.

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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostAdmission charge
Opening hoursMonday to Friday 9am to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday open for booked events or classes.
What's thereArchery Facility,Climbing Facility,Orienteering Course,Outdoor Education & Training Centre,Pier/Jetty,Surfing Spot,Water Sports Venue
AmenitiesCar Parking,Changing Facilities,Defibrillator,Reception/Visitor Centre,Showers,Toilets
AccessibilityWalking track is fully accessible for wheelchairs.
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area