If you are planning a day out near Athboy, Co. Meath, Reverse Steer Jeeps and Athboy Karting Centre make a very handy combination. Reverse Steer Jeeps gives you an outdoor off-road driving challenge with reverse steering, while Athboy Karting Centre offers outdoor karting on a proper track nearby. Together, they give you two very different outdoor activities in the same area.
Try something different at Reverse Steer Jeeps
Reverse Steer Jeeps is built around one simple twist: turn right and the jeep goes left, turn left and it goes right. Sessions take place on a closed off-road track near Athboy, Co. Meath, with a short briefing before you drive. The site says it is an outdoor experience, guided from the start, and suitable for groups as well as individual bookings.
Drivers must be 18+ and hold a full driving licence. Reverse Steer Jeeps also says sessions run in typical Irish weather, subject to safety, which makes it a solid outdoor activity option through much of the year.
Add outdoor karting at Athboy Karting Centre
Athboy Karting Centre is a good second stop if you want to turn the outing into more of a full activity plan. The track is outdoors, bookings are made in advance by phone, and the site says it runs in most weather conditions. Drivers must be at least 13 years old and 150 cm tall.
For visitors who enjoy speed and friendly competition, karting adds a different kind of driving session to the day. Athboy Karting Centre also offers Grand Prix-style formats for groups, which can suit birthdays, group outings, and social occasions. More details
A good outdoor combo near Athboy
Because both activities are close to Athboy, they can fit neatly into the same day. You can start with Reverse Steer Jeeps for something unusual and funny, then head to Athboy Karting Centre for outdoor karting, or book them the other way round. For visitors coming from Meath, Dublin, or nearby counties, it is an easy way to do more than one activity without spending the day travelling between places.
It also works well for different kinds of visitors. Couples, friends, small groups, and gift buyers can all make use of the pairing depending on the occasion. One experience is about adapting quickly and laughing through the challenge, while the other gives you track time and a more familiar competitive feel.
Gift voucher idea
Reverse Steer Jeeps offers gift vouchers online. Its voucher page says they are valid for 5 years, must be booked in advance, and are for drivers aged 18+ with a full driving licence.
Athboy Karting Centre also has online gift vouchers. Its gift voucher page lists a 20 minute voucher for €30 and a 30 minute voucher for €40, with vouchers delivered by email and valid for 5 years.
That makes this a useful local gift idea if you want to buy one activity on its own or point someone towards a bigger day out in the Athboy area.
Useful links and contact details
Reverse Steer Jeeps can be contacted on 087 654 0606. The website includes details for bookings, gift vouchers, and the location near Athboy.
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Athboy Karting Centre takes bookings by phone on 086 806 8776. Its main page and gift voucher page are the most useful places to start if you want to add karting to the day or buy a present.
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Final word
If you are looking for outdoor activities near Athboy, this is a simple combination that gives you two different experiences in one area. Reverse Steer Jeeps brings the unusual off-road challenge, and Athboy Karting Centre adds outdoor karting nearby. For a gift, a group outing, or just a different day out in Meath, it is a very solid local option.
