About the tour

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Delve into the marine environment in this stunning seascape

Far and Wild is delighted to offer watersports tours from the iconic location of Fort Dunree in Inishowen in 2026. The location of this iconic area is situated within the ecology of one of Ireland’s 3 fjord’s, offering amazing opportunities to witness the range and depth of the marine environment in this wild part of North West Ireland.

Fort Dunree offers a popular visitors centre, café and a resident exhibition related to its history as a strategic, military site. The elevated outcrop into Lough Swilly is a must visit in Co. Donegal, and facilities include a bespoke pier and changing rooms with hot showers in the sheltered side of the peninsula. This provides an ideal launching spot to explore the fjord and coastal features in this undisturbed area of Inishowen.

We offer guided kayak tours, snorkel tours and coasteering tours out of Fort Dunree. Each watersports activity provides a different insight into the unique sea-scape, offering something for all ages and abilities from newcomers to people with some prior watersports experience. Our qualified and professional guides have over a decade of experience delivering top quality and award-winning tours in the North West of Ireland.

Kayak tours take place in sea kayaks- double boats for those with less experience and single kayaks for those who have sea kayaks before. These tours last 3-4 hours depending on the age range in your group, from a rival to departure and all equipment is supplied- simply bring your swimwear and towel.

Coasteering tours use the rugged coastline around Fort Dunree for an exciting mix of sea swimming, coastal scrambling and cliff-jumping- depending on your appetite. Suitable for groups of friends or families looking for an exciting and refreshing active watersports tour lasting 4 hours from arrival to departure. All equipment is supplied – please bring swimwear, towel and a pair of old trainers with you.

Snorkelling tours start at the pier at Fort Dunree which has an amazing array of marine life in close proximity. These tours suit people interested in life under the sea and the ecology of the immense array of sea-weeds, crustaceans and fish inhabiting our coastal environments on a seasonal basis. All equipment is supplied- please bring swimwear and towel, and the tour lasts 2 hours. You do not need to have snorkelled before but should be water confident. We can take children over the age of 8 years as part of a family group.

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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

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.

Steven Casey

Rock Climber

My name is Steven- I have been working in the outdoors most of my career and I have a special love of climbing. I enjoy learning the history of the places we get to climb in and the stories told about our land and heritage, they bring the landscape to life.