Have you ever felt the desire to immerse yourself in nature?
To unplug for a while and hear nothing but birds and see nothing but forests and lakes?
Our Woodland Wilderness Camping trips are run over a weekend (two days and one night) and take place on a private woodland on the shores of Lough Gill. These fully guided trips are designed for first time campers and experienced adventurers alike.
Our woodland is a tranquil area where hazel and oak trees grow beside your tent and you can relax in your hammock and enjoy a view of the lake or read a book whilst the sun sets and the campfire crackles.
Our tented campsite is low key and blends into nature perfectly, we go to great lengths to reduce our footprint on the environment and we are proud advocates of the Leave No Trace code of outdoor ethics.
Although you are camping in an unspoiled wilderness environment we have implemented some of life’s little luxuries to the experience like warm showers, great food and a comfy nights rest. Our campsites are generously spread amongst the trees to allow for privacy and peace and quiet throughout the group.



All of the camping equipment you will need is supplied by us and all you have to bring is your own sleeping bag, clothes and other personal items. In the evening we will gather around our woodfired pizza oven and make delicious pizzas. You can choose from a variety of toppings and specialities like buffalo mozzarella or wild garlic pesto picked from the woodland.
Your guide Barry is a qualified Leave No Trace trainer and will explain and encourage you during the trip on various ways in which you can reduce your footprint and have less of an impact on the environment as you travel through it.

Leave No Trace is a set of outdoor ethics promoting conservation of the outdoors, it exists to educate people about their recreational impact on nature and how to minimize such impacts.
WOODLAND WILDERNESS CAMPING FAQ
- Trip Itinerary - €189 pp
- $99.99
- Saturday
- 10:00 - Arrive at Sligo Kayak Tours HQ and meet the group, pack kayaks and safety brief before getting on the water.
- 13:00 - Stop for lunch in one of the many forests or islands en route, take a stroll and learn about your surroundings and the interesting history of the area.
- 16:00 - Arrive at Woodland Campsite and set up your tent, relax and read a book, go for a swim or lie in a hammock and float above the lake.
- 19:00 - Woodfired pizzas in our special pizza oven, design your own pizza and dine under the forest canopy with the group. Spend the rest of the evening chatting around the campfire, and relaxing in a pristine environment.
- Sunday
- 8:30 - Enjoy a healthy breakfast in the forest followed by breaking camp and packing your kayak for the return journey.
- 10:00 - Kayak to a nearby island or woodland for a walk around and to hear about the interesting history of the area.
- 13:00 - Take a stroll around beautiful Beezies Island and enjoy a delicious lunch looking out over Benbulben mountain, Beezies Cottage and the surrounding forests.
- 14:00 - A short kayak back to Sligo Kayak Tours HQ to unpack the kayaks and say goodbye.