Three Hours of Winter Aim: Archery & Orienteering at Butlers Bridge

BUTLERS BRIDGE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Three Hours of Winter Aim: Archery & Orienteering at Butlers Bridge

A guided 3-hour mix of archery and orienteering run by Cavan Adventure Centre — this guide outlines what to expect on the winter field-based session and how to prepare.

Check availabilitySee guide details

Three Hours of Winter Aim: Archery & Orienteering at Butlers Bridge.

Duration
3hrs
Location
Butlers Bridge
Operator
Cavan Adventure Centre
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Embark on a focused 3‑hour land-based experience that blends archery and orienteering across the winter landscape around Butlers Bridge. The format pairs target work with navigation challenges designed for all skill levels, fostering teamwork while making use of open fields and wooded terrain.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LANDSCAPE

Quiet winter fields and wooded terrain

The session is staged in a winter setting that emphasizes calm, outdoor focus—participants move between field and woodland environments as they switch between shooting and navigating.

THE ACTIVITIES

A deliberate mix of archery and orienteering

The program pairs target archery with orienteering exercises so groups alternate between precision shooting and map‑based navigation tasks, creating a varied, skill‑building three‑hour session.

THE GROUP DYNAMIC

Built for groups and team moments

Designed as a shared experience, the mix of activities emphasizes collaboration and friendly competition, making it suited to organised groups and special‑occasion outings.

What the day feels like

What the three hours feel like

Expect a compact, activity‑driven three hours: safety brief and warm‑up, coached archery practice, then orienteering legs that test map work and team strategy, with instructors adjusting pacing for mixed ability groups.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this session suits — and who it doesn’t.

1
Organized GroupsIdeal: the activity is structured for groups and lends itself to team‑building or celebratory outings, provided the group meets the operator’s minimum booking size.
2
Families with older childrenSuitable where the family forms part of a larger group that meets the minimum booking requirement; the format is family‑friendly but requires adequate group numbers.
3
Corporate TeamsA practical option for corporate or organised teams seeking a concise, cooperative winter activity that combines physical and mental tasks, so long as minimum numbers are met.
4
Solo AdventurersNot ideal for lone travelers unless they join or form a larger booking, since the operator requires a minimum of ten participants to run the activity.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Wear warm waterproof clothing and footwear suitable for rough fields and woodlands terrain; dress in layers for winter conditions.

Clothing & Footwear

Sturdy, waterproof footwear and weatherproof outer layers are required to remain comfortable during field and woodland sections.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the activity?

The session runs for three hours.

Where do we meet?

Meet at Cavan Adventure Centre.

What is the minimum group size?

A minimum of 10 people is required to book this activity.

How much does it cost?

The activity costs €40 per adult and €32 per child.

Do I need prior experience in archery or orienteering?

No prior experience is necessary; instructors provide guidance so people of varying abilities can take part.

What should participants wear?

Warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear for rough fields and woodlands are required.