Ballyhass Lakes

An activity centre for groups, schools and corporate team building , Zip lines, kayaking rock climbing abseiling, all on one 40 acre site, Trout fishing fly and bait, 11 four star holiday homes. Welcome to Ballyhass Lakes – a superb location in the heart of Munster for first class outdoor activities. This 36-acre site has two spring water lakes with 14 acres of crystal clear waters to a depth of 30ft. There are natural limestone rock faces perfect for rock climbing and abseiling. There are landscaped open spaces for team challenges, archery, ropes courses and a whole range of team building activities. All activities take place on this one site - no need for further travel. The range of activities at Ballyhass lakes continues to be expanded. It is established for 10 years and is now one of Ireland's leading Trout fisheries. It continues to be a favourite with many international anglers and is open all year. There are 11 four star holiday homes on the site, and to further compliment the resort, new activities are being added. Ballyhass has built its reputation on a quality of product and a personal service. The Activity centre takes the same approach providing a range of activities tailored to suit the needs of any group. Instructors are fully qualified, and operate a ratio to participants in accordance with industry standards. Groups can be just a collection of friends, a work social group, a corporate team building, a sports club, a school group or transition year programme- all are very welcome. At Ballyhass we believe that challenging both the mind and the body - particularly in a group environment - is creative and character building. We believe that a day of planned activities will enrich any group, form lasting bonds and build trust for the future. Activities include: Kayaking, Raft Building, Archery, Gladiator course, Jacobs Ladder, Leap Of Faith, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Mini Olympics, Indoor climbing, Pitch games, 5 aside soccer, Tag rugby, Aeroball, New for 2012 Zip-line - 160m, over the lakes Fishing The main lake is Fly only and can be fished from the banks but is best fished by boat. The water is 8 - 11m deep in most places with very clear visibility. Experienced anglers will be challenged to seek the larger fish from these depths. The absence of over hanging tress and the still water also makes this an ideal location to introduce angers to fly fishing. Boats suitable for up to two or three anglers can be reserved and hired (for use the main lake only) with life jackets. The wearing of life jackets is compulsory while in a boat. The fish stock is both rainbow and brown trout varying in size from 2lbs to 15 lbs. The fish are breeding in the lake including the rainbows which is unusual and is a result of the very pure spring water, its condition and its depth.