About the tour

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Swimming in a waterfall is an exhilarating experience! Waterfalls come in all shapes and sizes, and each one has its own unique character. The experience of having a dip, plunge or swim in a waterfall is profoundly memorable. By good fortune, the North West of Ireland has some amazing waterfalls which can be swam in safely. With a little bit of guidance and TLC, waterfall swimming can be a beautiful and enlivening way to spend a morning or afternoon.

Far and Wild provides wrap around care to make your waterfall swim a comfortable and safe experience. We provide a personal guide with experience of the place and the tools to create comfort and a genuine feel-good factor for you throughout the activity.

Waterfall swimming lasts up to 2 hours. This typically includes a short hike to the location, orientation and some simple breathing exercises to settle and prepare you for the immersion. After the experience we have a little treat package to complete the activity. We have both male and female guides and you can request your preference. As most waterfalls are ecologically sensitive places, we recommend group sizes of no more than 6 people visit at any one time. So whether you wish to come solo, or with a friend or small group of people, your experience will be in tune with the place and your needs.

We have a range of incredible locations to choose from, depending on what you are looking for. Some are more remote than others, some bigger, some more intimate. We will tailor your experience according to your requests and needs, and there are many different ways to experience this unique activity.

Our experiences can also be made accessible-friendly- please contact us about your needs and we will be sure to try and provide a wonderful experience for you whatever they are.

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Meet Our Instructors

Lorcan McBride

Director

I have been making the outdoors both my work and passion for over 10 years now- and every activity brings new people, new places, and new discoveries. What keeps me smiling is discovering the depth of Ireland’s natural heritage- and how people take to it so positively. I have been working with community leaders in Aotearoa/New Zealand for years to understand our own indigenous identity.

Darren Thompson

Adventure Guide

Born in the city, Darren spent 12 years working in Scotland leading water and land based expeditions. Living in Inishowen since 2018, he is happiest when rock-climbing and kayaking around our beautiful coast-line

Michelle McLaughlin

Adventure Guide

Hiya I’m Michelle. I’ve been coaching Outdoor Education for over 30 years. As well as teaching I avidly do Outdoor Pursuits for my hobbies. It’s an amazing feeling empowering people to get out of their comfort zone and find a buzz that will stay with them for a long time

Zoe Ramsey

SUP Yoga Instructor & Dancer

Hi, I’m Zoe . Although my main job is to perform and teach dance, I also really enjoy all things outdoors from waterspouts to hiking. My dance practice also really helps when teaching SUP Yoga.

Helen Henderson

Snorkelling Guide

Hello, I’m Helen. I have a passion for being in the water and there isn’t a week goes by that I’m not sea swimming. I also have a natural curiosity about my surroundings and love going beneath the surface of the water to discover the colours and creatures that call it home.