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Geology Rocks Adventure Tourism

Guided rock climbing, coasteering, SUP and geo-hikes in the Mournes with a real expert.

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Geology Rocks Adventure Tourism — Guided rock climbing, coasteering, SUP and geo-hikes in the Mournes with a real expert.

  • What’s here: Rock climbing, wet bouldering, coasteering, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking & navigation, bushcraft, guided geo-hikes (optional caving/abseiling on some).
  • Booking: Essential — bespoke, booked ahead by phone or online.
  • Best for ages: Teens, adults and groups; younger children only via tailored sessions.
Plan your visit

What you can actually do

The activities are real and varied: rock climbing, wet bouldering, coasteering, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking and navigation, and bushcraft and survival. There are also guided geo-hikes that double as a geology and history tour of the ground you cover, led by qualified earth scientists and mountain leaders. Sessions are instructor-led and built for all ability levels, so beginners are welcome. The published geo-hikes are listed for adults and accompanied teens aged 14 and over, graded from moderate to difficult; some include optional caving or abseiling. For younger children, family days and children's birthday parties, ask what can be tailored rather than assuming a fixed offer.

Rock climbing & bouldering Coasteering & paddle boarding Guided geo-hikes Instructor-led, bespoke Book ahead Teens 14+ on hikes
Good to know before you go:

Activity centres run holiday camps, birthday, stag and hen days, corporate team-building and seasonal sessions. Geology Rocks adds scheduled geo-hike events across NI alongside its bespoke bookings — check their own pages for current activities, dates and prices.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🧦SocksGrip socks for the inflatables and soft play, or your own for bowling.
  • 💷Pocket moneyFor the arcade, extra activities and a bite to eat.
  • 📱A bookingThe popular slots fill up at weekends and on wet days — book ahead.
  • 👟Comfy clothesYou’ll be jumping, climbing and racing about all visit.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Instructor-led guided mountain & water adventure (bespoke), not a self-led park
Activities
Rock climbing, wet bouldering, coasteering, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking & navigation, bushcraft, guided geo-hikes (optional caving/abseiling on some)
Minimum age / height
Published geo-hikes are for accompanied teens 14+; for younger children/family sessions, ask the venue
Best for ages
Teens, adults and groups; younger children only via tailored sessions
Booking
Essential — bespoke, booked ahead by phone or online
Cost
Pay per session; geo-hikes have been listed around £35-£70pp with private group rates — check current prices
Season / weather
Year-round, outdoors, weather-dependent; kit list provided at booking
Parking
Activities meet at mountain/forest car parks (e.g. Tollymore, Slieve Gullion); pickups from Newry or Newcastle available
How long to allow
Half to full day; geo-hikes run roughly 4-7 hours
Address
Mourne Mountains, Newry, Co Down, BT34 3FQ
Questions

Before you go

What’s there to do?
Rock climbing, wet bouldering, coasteering, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking & navigation, bushcraft, guided geo-hikes (optional caving/abseiling on some)
Do I need to book?
Essential — bespoke, booked ahead by phone or online
What ages is it good for?
Teens, adults and groups; younger children only via tailored sessions
Getting there

Geology Rocks Adventure Tourism is at Mourne Mountains, Newry, Co Down, BT34 3FQ. Activities meet at mountain/forest car parks (e.g. Tollymore, Slieve Gullion); pickups from Newry or Newcastle available. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the centre

Geology Rocks Adventure Tourism is run by James Rafferty, an experienced mountaineer and earth scientist who set out to share his love of the outdoors with everyone he meets. Based on the slopes of the Mournes outside Newry, the business is built on his rare mix of qualified mountain leadership and a degree in Earth Science.

It is known for guided adventures and geo-tourism hikes that read the geology, history and myth of the land, all led by qualified earth scientists and mountain leaders. The business holds memberships with the Mountain Training Association and the British Mountaineering Council.