The Crannóg Experience
The Crannóg Experience is a 2-hour outdoor adventure set in the heart of Fota Island Resort. Designed for families and groups, it brings people together through teamwork, puzzle solving and the discovery of the ancient Irish Ogham alphabet.
Led by an experienced instructor, your group will solve a series of interactive challenges, decode Ogham inscriptions and match the trees of the forest to uncover the answers to your quest. Complete the challenge and you’ll earn the reward of mastering the art of fire lighting before toasting marshmallows together.
Activities are adapted to suit each group, making the experience enjoyable for a range of ages and abilities. Whether you’re working together to solve the next clue or celebrating around the fire, the focus is on teamwork, participation and creating lasting memories outdoors.
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INFORMATION
Practical information to help you prepare for your day at Fota Island Adventure, including what to wear, how to get here, and choosing the right experience.
Please wear old clothes and bring a change of clothes in case you have incidental contact with mud and the great outdoors in general.
Footwear (runners you don’t mind getting wet) Cool or rainy: Light fleece, thermal top, woolly hat Warm: Sun hat, sun glasses (string attached), sun screen
If you have trouble locating us ring Ken 086 020 9252.
Your 2-hour Crannóg Experience includes a mix of outdoor challenges and activities designed to suit all ages, with options adapted to the group on the day.
Activities include:
Problem solving, both tactical and fun.
Puzzle solving that will require people working together.
Fire lighting, under supervision with the correct equipment and marshmallow toasting.
Activities are guided and adjusted so everyone can take part comfortably.
Session details
Sessions run from 2pm – 4pm, Monday to Sunday
A limited number of family groups take part in each session, ensuring space and attention for everyone
Before you arrive
Please arrive 5 minutes before your start time, dressed in outdoor clothing and ready to take part.
We recommend bringing a camera or phone — there are plenty of moments worth capturing for the family album.
A laugh is a smile out of control
Find the Sniper, Survival Skills, Obstacle CourseAvril“Loved our experience, kids had a great day and the adults laughed loads. We all learned a lot from Olivia and Aran. Thank you💖✨💖 ✨”
Unique and excitingBirthday Parties — Alessandro“First time at Fota Adventure and we had a 5 stars service from start to finish. The staff did a brilliant job, this is not just fun but they also learn the some basic survival skills . If you love outdoor activities in a safe environment I can only recommend Fota Adventure for a unique and exciting experience.”
Family adventureJoanne“We went with 8 and 5 year old and it was absolutely amazing. They are still talking about hide and seek sniper. The guys running this are just brilliant with kids of all abilities.”
Absolutely fantastic!Nina“My son picked the Family Adventure as a gift for his 15th birthday. It was an absolutely fantastic choice! Terry was an excellent guide, first we did a little Survival training where we built our own shelter, fire, and as a reward received a pack of marshmallows. Then we did Archery, Spot the Sniper, and the teens were brave enough to do the whole Obstacle Course even though it was raining.”
Excellent Family FunAisling“We all had a great time doing the family adventure. Obstacle course was great fun and Amy and Aran were very friendly and great with the kids.”
Fantastic afternoon-100% recommend it!Cabin Fever — Claire“We had a fantastic afternoon (mum, dad, 12 & 11 year old girls. The escape cabin was so much fun & the puzzles were nicely challenging. The second part of the experience was learning about making campfires etc which was really interesting and fun, followed by toasting marshmallows😋!! We would 100% recommend Cabin Fever”
The kids had a ball & the parents enjoyed watching themTracy“I would highly recommend this experience. A great family day out. The staff were amazing with the kids ,& explained everything very clearly.”
