Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, love the great outdoors or are just seeking a thrilling break away, there are plenty of wild ways to spend your time in Co Waterford.
From the hills and mountains inland to the county’s rivers and valleys, right down to the Atlantic coast, Wild Waterford offers you plenty of ways to get active and have some fun.
Suitable for families, individuals, groups and tours, Wild Waterford introduces you to an exciting selection of activities that will pack some punch into your experience of Waterford.
Choose from rallying, camping out in the mountains, rock climbing and other rugged adventures or splashing about in the sea or rivers - snorkelling, boating, kayaking and, of course, discovering some of Ireland’s best surf.
Here you’ll find a selection of local businesses that can offer you some memorable and adrenaline-filled ways to spend your time in Waterford.
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Land and water based fun as gaeilge
Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, the local Gaeltacht development company has teamed up with Freedom Surf School and Language Activity Centre in Tramore, Co Waterford to provide holiday packages that include land and water based activities “as Gaeilge” to include Surfing, Blokarting, Team Challenges, Body Boarding, and much more!
Transport can be provided from Gaeltacht na nDéise to Tramore, taking in the spectacular views along the Copper Coast on the journey. After a day on the water, relax in Freedom’s Surf Cafe then its off for a hot toddy in one of the local hostelries in Gaeltacht na nDéise making a perfect end to a perfect day!
Information on Freedom Surf School's Irish Language activities are available by contacting Billy on 051 386773 / 086-3914908 or on Freedom's website or Facebook page.
The Development Manager for Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise can also be contacted for information on holiday packages on 058-46664/085-8612667 or email
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Freedom Surf School 
Safety, customer service, qualified staff and the promotion of physical activity for life are core values of Freedom Surf School. Freedom provides organised outdoor activities that are both challenging and fun using the local outdoor environment. We endeavor to keep the free spirit of surfing and love of the Great Outdoors alive.
Points of interest
- Surf lessons – Summer Camps – Certificate Courses.
- Land Yachting – Blokarting. We are Irelands First Approved Blokarting School
- Team Building / Beach Challenges
Web: www.freedomsurfschool.com
Tel/Mob: 051 386773 / 086 3914908
Sat Nav: 52.161234,-7.141038
Freedom Surf School was founded by Billy Butler a surfer for over 25 years, past member of the National Irish Surfing Team and having travelled to such far off destinations as Indonesia, Australia, France and the Canary Islands Billy has never stopped chasing the waves. Billy’s past experience running a local surf school, keen interest in sport, pride in his local community & the environment has led to the creation of his own surf school Freedom Surf School & Adventure.
Freedom has recently incorporated its love for the Irish language within its outdoor activities. By using sport and the great outdoors to promote and teach Irish, people are finding that the Irish language can be fun and easy to learn within the right environment. There is a powerful link between doing and learning therefore by experiencing an exciting fun outdoor activity and learning a language.
Freedom has also been involved in teaching kids with learning disabilities to surf. As part of the national Surf2heal organisation Freedom Surf School works with kids with autism teaching them to Surf. Part of Freedom’s ideal is to bring the sport of Surfing to everyone.
Freedom Surf School is all about making your experience unique, by providing personal attention, skills and knowledge to the teaching of surfing within a safe and fun environment.
Freedom Activities
We offer:
- Surf lessons – Summer Camps – Certificate Courses.
- Land Yachting – Blokarting. We are Irelands First Approved Blokarting School.
- Team Building / Beach Challenges
- Nordic Walking
- Environmental walks and Eco Hikes.
- Educational Programmes: Primary School, Secondary and Third level.
- Language Programmes - We also provide all our activities through the Irish & French Language. Proving language can be fun and easy to learn within the right environment. Watch a video clip of Freedom's Irish language activities here.
- School Tours - Multi Activity Days
- Equipment Hire – Surf Boards, Wet Suits, Accessories
Directions
From Waterford follow signs for Tramore. Go straight through Tramore’s first roundabout. On the second roundabout after the Esso station take the first exit and follow that road to the beach. Look for Freedom’s Yellow Finger post sign and flag on the right turn right at the flag, we are 20yards on the right.
Mountain Zone 
Family friendly camping and mountain adventure. Share in a real base camp experience using expedition quality equipment in a remote and beautiful setting. Wake up to the wild and dramatic landscape of the Comeragh Mountains. Return feeling energized with a real sense of well being.
Activities Include:
- Setting up base camp
- Navigation skills
- Stream crossing
- Introduction to rockclimbing
Web: www.mountainzone.ie
Tel/Mob: 353 51 383 435 / 353 87 926 2117
Email:
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Rally Connection
Based at Millstreet, Cappagh, Dungarvan, County Waterford, in Ireland's sunny southeast, RallyConnection is the perfect venue for an unforgettable rallying experience in the Irish countryside. We use fully prepared rally cars to ensure that the customer experiences the realism of a rally car, while benefiting from all the safety features essential in car rallying.
Activities Include:
- Rally Connection Rally Licence Courses
- Negotiate technical stages
- Thrill of power sliding on loose gravel corners!
- Blind corners and tight hairpins!
Web: www.rallyconnection.com
Tel/Mob: 00 353 (0)58 47000 / 00 353 (0)86 2572302
Email:
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Ardmore Adventures
Located in the stunning and picturesque Ardmore bay. Ardmore Adventures is the premier adventure activity provider in the East Cork/ West Waterford area. We provide rock climbing, sea kayaking, surfing, snorkelling, powerboat trips and water safety courses in the unspoilt natural locations around East Cork/ West Waterford.
Activities Include:
- Rock climbing
- Sea kayaking, surfing
- Snorkelling
- Powerboat trips
- Water safety courses
Web: www.ardmoreadventures.ie
Mob: 083-3743889
Email:
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Blackwater Boating
Blackwater Boating is an exciting discovery centre based on the expansive river Blackwater at Cappoquin, Co Waterford. Offering a wide range of river activities, Blackwater Boating allows you to explore the majestic river and the secrets of her banks from the safety of our ICU approved canoes and kayaks.
Activities Include:
- Canoeing - Fun for all the family
- Kayaking - Adventure and Adrenalin
- Canoe & Camp-Embrace the wilderness
- Canoe & Cappoquin
Web: www.blackwaterboating.ie
Tel/Mob: 058 54382 / 087 6832872
Email:
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Oceanic Surf School
We are Ireland's Premier Surf School located at one of the best surfing spots in Ireland, at Tramore Co. Waterford, providing surf lessons for all ages. Tramore is a beach break wave producing slower forming waves perfect for beginners and those wishing to learn the skills of surfing and improve techniques.
Activities Include:
- Activity Packages For Groups and Schools
- Find a Beginners Surf Lesson to Suit You
- Hiring Price Lists to suit your need
- Group Activities and Surf Lessons for hens and stags
- Educational and Fun Activites to support your curricculum
- Combine Sufing with Other Fun Activities for a group outing
Web: www.oceanics.ie
Tel: 051 390944
Email:
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