Lurgaboy Adventure

Lurgaboy Adventure Adventure-based team-building for youth groups, schools & corporate teams across NI. Climbing, paddling, archery, bushcraft. Group bookings welcome!
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Build confidence, connection & resilience through outdoor challenge. Established in 2004 Lurgaboy Adventure is a family run business set up by Everest Mountaineer Richard Dougan. We offer team building and outdoor activity adventures to all ages and abilities in various locations throughout Northern Ireland.

10/05/2026

Lovely day had guiding on Blackwater river. We completed 8KM starting and finishing at the Moy and calling into the lovely Argory National Trust for a visit.

22 years since I last ran the Belfast City Marathon… and here we go again.Training has reminded me that showing up matte...
09/04/2026

22 years since I last ran the Belfast City Marathon… and here we go again.

Training has reminded me that showing up matters. Early mornings, late evenings, wet weather and tired legs… but slowly building fitness week by week.

So far:
🏃‍♂️ 14 weeks of training
🏃‍♂️ 340+ miles completed

I’m running to raise funds for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, who provide vital support to individuals and families across Northern Ireland.

If you would like to support, any donation is greatly appreciated 🙏

Sponsor link here:
https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/RD48692928

Thank you to everyone who has encouraged me along the way.

20/01/2026

FACEBOOK POST (Primary + Secondary)

June School Activity Away Days - Now Booking!

June is one of our busiest months at Lurgaboy Adventure, with schools booking their end-of-year trips and activity away days to celebrate a brilliant year.

We offer fun, structured outdoor programmes for:
- Primary Schools (Key Stage 2)
-Secondary Schools (Years 8–14)

Activities can include:
🏹 Archery
🧭 Orienteering & navigation challenges
🔥 Bushcraft & camp craft
⚡ High ropes (Leap of Faith / High All Aboard / Balance Beams)
🌊 Paddle boarding & kayaking (weather dependent)
🪢 Team-building games & problem-solving challenges

All activities are delivered on our private 25-acre site, fully supervised by experienced and qualified instructors, with all specialist equipment provided.

📅 June availability is limited
📩 Message the page to check dates, times and pricing

Lurgaboy Adventure 💚
www.lurgaboylodge.com

17/01/2026

Bookings now open for 2026!
Schools • Sports Teams • Youth Groups • Corporate • Parties

Archery • Ropes • Bushcraft • SUP • Kayak • Orienteering
🌊 Ballintoy Coasteering
🧗 Bloody Bridge Wet Bouldering

📩 DM to book your date
Lurgaboy Adventure 💚

17/01/2026

Now Taking Bookings - Lurgaboy Adventure 2026

If you’re planning a group day out, we’re now taking bookings for:

✅ Schools (Primary KS2 + Secondary Years 8 - 14)
✅ Sports Teams (GAA, rugby, hockey & soccer)
✅ Youth Groups (Scouts, Guides, church groups)
✅ Corporate Team Building
✅ Birthday Parties & Family Adventure Days

Our most popular activities include:
🏹 Archery • 🧭 Orienteering • 🔥 Bushcraft
⚡ High ropes (Leap of Faith / High All Aboard)
🌊 Paddle boarding & kayaking
🌊 Coasteering (Ballintoy)
🧗 Wet bouldering (Bloody Bridge, Newcastle)
🪢 Team games & challenges

All sessions are delivered on our private 25-acre site, fully supervised by qualified instructors, and tailored to suit your group.

📅 Limited weekend and peak summer availability
📩 Message this page to check dates & pricing

Lurgaboy Adventure 💚

11/01/2026

Strong teams are built away from the pitch.

We deliver outdoor team-building days for sports teams, schools, youth groups, focused on communication, leadership and trust.

Activities include:
• Coasteering & wet bouldering
• Hill challenges & navigation
• Paddle boarding
• Rock climbing & high ropes
• Team problem-solving games

Led by an instructor with 30+ years’ experience.

Now taking bookings for Spring & Summer
DM to enquire

10/01/2026

Week 1 of training towards the Belfast City Marathon on 3rd May is complete, and I’m quietly pleased with how it went.Nothing dramatic or heroic just getting out the door and doing the work, often in proper January conditions. I covered just over 20 miles across the week, spread sensibly around work, family, and life in general. A mix of road and trail runs helped keep things interesting and stopped me running the same loop repeatedly while questioning my decisions.A few lessons stood out early on. Pacing mattered more than anything keeping things genuinely easy meant finishing runs feeling controlled rather than broken. I also chose to run without music, which was tougher than expected but surprisingly helpful. It forced me to focus on breathing, technique, and staying relaxed rather than distracted.There was discomfort at times, cold legs, heavy feet but instead of fighting it, I tried to accept it and remind myself that this is part of conditioning both body and mind.New trainers and socks were also introduced this week, which already feels like an excellent life decision.Rest days were built in and felt just as important as the running. Recovery feels like an investment, not a luxury. On to week 2.

Outdoor Team-Building & Activity Days - Planning for 2026Sessions like this are designed to help groups:• Work together ...
04/01/2026

Outdoor Team-Building & Activity Days - Planning for 2026

Sessions like this are designed to help groups:

• Work together under light challenge
• Improve communication and trust
• Step out of routine and engage properly
• Build confidence in a safe, structured environment

These outdoor activity days are suitable for schools, youth groups, clubs and organisations, and are adapted to suit the group, age and ability.

I’m now taking enquiries for spring and summer 2026.

If you’re starting to plan activities for later in the year, feel free to send me a message and we can talk through options and availability.

Day 1.This year, as I turn 50, I’ve set myself one clear goal to run the Belfast City Marathon on 3 May.Full honesty: I’...
03/01/2026

Day 1.

This year, as I turn 50, I’ve set myself one clear goal to run the Belfast City Marathon on 3 May.

Full honesty: I’m not a regular marathon runner. The last time I ran Belfast Marathon was 2004, so this is very much a restart rather than a comeback.

I’ll be sharing weekly updates because the real challenge isn’t speed, it’s consistency. Fitting runs around work and family, staying injury-free, and getting out the door in the dark, damp winter mornings or late at night usually questioning my life choices until about mile one.

I’m taking this on to raise money for Cancer Focus NI, to prioritise long-term health, and to prove it’s never too late to start again. January confidence may also be playing a part.

The training plan is deliberately simple and realistic: a few runs each week, one longer run at the weekend, mostly easy pace, building gradually and showing up even when the weather and motivation aren’t ideal.

I’m sharing the journey in the hope it encourages someone else to take their next step, whatever that looks like.

If you’d like to support the fundraising side of the challenge (or help keep me accountable), here’s the link:
https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/RD48692928

2026 ACTIVITY & TEAM-BUILDING BOOKINGS NOW OPENAs part of preparing for 2026, I’ve recently completed Carbon Literacy Ac...
02/01/2026

2026 ACTIVITY & TEAM-BUILDING BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

As part of preparing for 2026, I’ve recently completed Carbon Literacy Action Day training, achieving Carbon Literate certification.

This CPD supports how I design and deliver team-building and outdoor activity days making sure sessions are:
• Environmentally responsible
• Thoughtfully planned
• Appropriate for outdoor and forest settings
• Aligned with sustainability values many organisations now prioritise

I’m now taking enquiries for 2026 for:
• Corporate team-building days
• School and youth group outdoor activities
• Forest-based activity and away days

January is a great time to secure dates before diaries fill.

If you’re planning an activity or team day this year, send me a message and we can discuss options and availability.

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