About Us

Source to sea challenges were founded in 2005 by two friends based in Northern Ireland when they planned to travel the length of the River Bann from it's source on the flanks of Slieve Muck in the Mourne Mountains in County Down, to the Bar Mouth at Coleraine in County Londonderry.  Due to circumstances outside our control the challenge didn't take place but the plans and basic ideas remained.

From one planned challenge thoughts then moved to providing a facility for other people to carry out their own similar challenges and this site is the result.

The first Bann Challenge took place in May of 2008 and details can be found by clicking on the Quik Link.

We have both enjoyed a lifetime of spending as much time as possible in the outdoors and getting involved in tests and challenges of various kinds.  We have been involved in challenges organised by other groups and also been involved with the adventure racing fraternity having worked on many races throughout Europe including the Adrenalin Rush, British Championships, Irish Championships, Rat Race Adventure, Adventure Racing  World Championships and more.

Volunteering to help at Challenges and Adventure Races can be a great way to get more involved in outdoor adventures of your own, meet new friends from around the world.  We have provided information on the Links page for anyone interested in becoming involved.

 

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