The area has tremendous scope for Orienteering, Nature walks, Climbing, Hiking, Fishing or Bivouacing.

Boats are available for hire at the harbour in Lough Key or a guided tour of the lake can be taken on board the "Trinity". Keen rates always available to Scouters.


Swimming can be done in Lough Key (lifeguards present during summer months) or in an outdoor pool in nearby Carrick-on-Shannon. Equestrian Centres in the region are located in some of the nearby towns (Details Available).

Pioneering wood is available on site and with forest surrounding the campsite firewood is plentiful.