Woodland Walks
On Tree Day many schools take the opportunity to participate in guided woodland walks at various locations throughout the country, enabling children to connect directly with nature in an enjoyable way. The walks are organised in cooperation with Tree Council member organisations including the National Parks & Wildlife Service, Coillte, the Heritage Service of the OPW, the Dublin local authorities and private owners.
To arrange a free guided woodland walk on or around Tree Day at a location near your school please click on the county below that is closest to your school and view the contact list:
Note: All walks must be booked in advance to allow the management of schedules.
* Marked numbers can be contacted between
10.00 – 10.30am and 1.00 – 1.30pm only!
(List is constantly being updated by our team!)
To arrange a free guided woodland walk on or around Tree Day at a location near your school please click on the county below that is closest to your school and view the contact list:
Note: All walks must be booked in advance to allow the management of schedules.
* Marked numbers can be contacted between
10.00 – 10.30am and 1.00 – 1.30pm only!
(List is constantly being updated by our team!)
Contacts in Co. Carlow
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| OPW Heritage Service | Altamont Garden |
Pauline Dowling, Phone: 059 915 9444 or email: altamontgardens@opw.ie |
Contacts in Co. Cavan
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte | Virginia Forest |
Mary Treacy, Phone: 087 054 1442 email: mary.treacy@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Cork
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| OPW Heritage Service | Ilnacullin, Garinish Island, Glengarriff |
Finbarr O'Sullivan, Phone: 027 63040 |
| OPW |
Doneraile Wildlife Park, Donaraile |
Dave Ryall, Phone: 087 251 5965 |
| Coillte |
Farren Forest Park, Lower Farren, Ovens |
Mary Leahy, Phone: 087 241 8426 email: mary.leahy@coillte.ie |
| Coillte |
Guagán Barra Forest Park, Gougane Barra, Ballingeary |
Joan O'Connor, Phone: 087 134 5097 email: joan.oconnor@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Dublin / OPW Heritage Service
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| OPW Heritage Service | National Botanic Gardens, D9 |
Visitors Centre, Phone: 01 857 0909 |
| OPW Heritage Service | War Memorial Garden, Islandbridge, D8 |
Gerry Donoghue or Michael Herbert, Phone: 01 475 7816 |
| OPW Heritage Service | St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 |
Gerry Donoghue or Michael Herbert, Phone: 01 475 7816 |
| OPW Heritage Service | Iveagh Gardens, Clonmel St. D2 |
Gerry Donoghue or Michael Herbert, Phone: 01 475 7816 |
| OPW Heritage Service | St. Enda's Park, Rathfarnham, D16 |
Brian Crowley, Phone: 01 493 4208 |
| OPW Heritage Service | Phoenix Park Dublin 8 |
Phoenix Park Office, Phone: 01 821 3021 |
Contacts in Co. Dublin / Dublin City Council
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Dublin City Council | Ellenfield Park Santry, D9 |
Keith Kelly, Phone: 01 842 1182 * Sean Redmond, Phone: 01 222 3435 |
| Dublin City Council | Edenmore Park Raheny, D5 |
John Redmond, Phone: 01 848 2114 * Sean Redmond, Phone: 01 222 3435 |
| Dublin City Council | Father Colllins Park Donaghmede, Co Dublin |
John Redmond, Phone: 01 222 2114 * Sean Redmond, Phone: 01 222 3435 |
| Dublin City Council | Albert College Park, Glasnevin, D9 |
Tom Hasset, Phone: 01 837 3891 * Sean Redmond, Phone: 01 222 3435 |
| Dublin City Council | Poppintree Park, Ballymun, D11 |
Michael Burke, Phone: 01 842 8833 * Sean Redmond, Phone: 01 222 3435 |
| Dublin City Council | Herbert Park, Dublin 4 |
Leo Fitzpatrick or Noel Keegan, Phone: 01 668 4364 * Sean Redmond, Phone: 01 222 3435 |
| Dublin City Council | St. Patrick's Park Dublin 8 |
Ross Styles, Phone: 01 475 5435 * Sean Redmond, Phone: 01 222 3435 |
| Dublin City Council |
Sundrive/Eamonn Ceannt Park, Crumlin, Dublin 12 |
Eamonn Dunne/Ian O'Lone, Phone: 01 454 0799 |
Contacts in Co. Dublin / Dublin County other contacts
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
|
Dublin Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Co. Council |
Cabinteely Park, Dublin 18 |
Kevin Treacy, Phone: 086 818 6913 |
|
Dublin Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Co. Council |
Killiney Hill Park, Killiney |
Tom Byrne, Phone: 086 380 3607 |
|
Dublin Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Co. Council |
Blackrock Park, Blackrock |
Gerry Sorohan, Phone: 086 818 6916 or email: gsorohan@dlrcoco.ie |
|
co. Dublin Fingal County Council |
Ardgillan, Balbriggan |
Tom Hussey, Phone: 01 890 5641 |
|
Dublin Fingal County Council |
Malahide Castle, Malahide |
Paul Mc Donnell, Phone: 01 890 5609 |
|
Dublin Fingal County Council |
Newbridge Demesne, Donabate |
Ray Conway, Phone: 01 890 5631 |
|
Dublin Fingal County Council |
Rogerstown Estuary, Turvey, Donabate / Ward River Valley, Swords |
Fergus O' Carroll, Phone: 01 890 5824 |
|
Dublin Fingal County Council |
St Catherine's Demesne, Lucan |
Hans Visser, Phone: 01 890 5605 |
|
Dublin Fingal County Council |
Tolka Valley Park Dublin 15 |
Therese Casey, Phone: 01 890 5645 |
|
Dublin South Dublin County Council |
Corkagh Park, Clondalkin |
Park Ranger, Phone: 086 261 5537 |
|
Dublin South Dublin County Council |
Seán Walsh Park, Tallaght |
Park Ranger, Phone: 086 261 5537 |
|
Dublin South Dublin County Council |
Rathcoole Park, Rathcoole |
Park Ranger, Phone: 086 261 5537 |
|
Dublin South Dublin County Council |
Tymon Park, Walkinstown |
Park Ranger, Phone: 086 261 5539 |
|
Dublin South Dublin County Council |
Griffeen Valley Park/Vesey Park, Lucan |
John Lyons, Phone: 086 244 4370 |
|
Dublin South Dublin County Council |
Waterstown Park, Phone: Palmerstown |
John Lyons, Phone: 086 244 4370 |
|
Dublin South Dublin County Council |
Collinstown Park, Neilstown |
John Lyons, Phone: 086 244 4370 |
Contacts in Co. Donegal
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte | Drumboe, Ballybofey |
Colm O'Dwyer, Phone: 086 272 7002 email: colm.odwyer@coillte.ie |
| Coillte |
Ards Forest Park, Creeslough, Letterkenny |
Michéal McFadden, Phone: 086 253 9511 |
Contacts in Co. Galway
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte |
Rosturra Millennium Park, Rosturra Woodford |
Sandra O'Halloran, Phone: 061 921 201 |
| Coillte |
Kilcornan Wood, Clarinbridge |
Michael Donnellan, Phone: 086 252 9612 email: mick.donnellan@coillte.ie |
| Coillte |
Cong/Clonbur Note: This walk will take place on 7th October |
Frank Flanagan, Phone: 086 683 6687 email: frank.flanagan@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Kerry
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| OPW Heritage Service | Derrynane National Park, Caherdaniel |
James O'Shea, Phone: 066-947 5387 |
| Coillte |
Glanteenassig Wood, Aughacasla |
Izabela Witkowska, Phone: 066 716 3378 or 087 905 0340 email: izabela.witkowska@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Kildare
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte | Doneadea Forest Park | Gerard Buckley, email: gerard.buckley@coillte.ie |
| Note: This event is aimed at teachers only. I will carry out an information walk for eachers only aimed at allowing them to bring their schools and lead a walk themselves. Prebooking by schools is essential by email if possible. | ||
Contacts in Co. Kilkenny
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| OPW Heritage Service |
Kilkenny Casle, Kilkenny |
Lesley or Melle, Phone: 056 770 4100 |
| Coillte |
Jenkinstown Forest Park, Jenkinstown |
Liz Griffith, Phone: 086 871 8682 email: Liz.griffith@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Laois
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| OPW Heritage Service | Emo Court, Emo |
Valerie Cloonan, Phone: 086 810 7916 |
| OPW Heritage Service | Heywood Gardens, Ballinakill |
Pat Shortis, Phone: 087 667 5291 |
| Coillte |
Cullenagh Forest Park, Cullenagh, Ballyroan |
Brendan Fingleton, phone: 086 825 7579 |
| Coillte |
Glenbarrow, Rosenallis |
Jack Richard, Phone: 086 250 2573 email: jack.richard@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Leitrim
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte |
Derrycarne Woods Property near Dromod |
Gerry McTiernan, Phone: 086 604 0042 or 071 967 0274 Email: gerry.mctiernan@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Limerick
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte |
Curragh Chase Forest Park, Kilcornan |
Eileen O'Keeffe,
Phone: 061 501 509
or 087 248 7503 email: eileen.okeeffe@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Longford
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte | Newcastle Forest |
Pat Brady email: pat.brady@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Louth
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte |
Ravensdale, Dundalk |
Dermot Cantwell, Phone: 087 121 6897 dermot.cantwell@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Mayo
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte |
Moorehall, Carnacon |
Philip Comer, Phone: 087 995 4797 email: philip.comer@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Meath
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Tree Council of Ireland | Balrath Wood |
Elizabeth McArdle, email: mcgovernhouse@eircom.net |
| St. Columban's College | Dalgan Park Navan |
Ger Clarke, Phone: 046-902 1525 |
| OPW |
Battle of the Boyne Valley, Oldbridge, Drogheda (The Battle Field Tree Trail) |
Reception, 041 980 9950 Email: battleoftheboyne@opw.ie |
Contacts in Co. Offaly
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte | Knockbarron Wood, Kinnitty |
Tom Costello, Phone: 086 253 2320 |
Contacts in Co. Sligo
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte |
Hazelwood, Clary |
Brian Mc Garraghy, Phone: 086 604 0031 or 0191 38214 |
Contacts in Co. Tipperary
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte |
Marl Bog Forest, Dundrum |
John Moore, Phone: 087 850 1683 email: john.moore@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Waterford
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| Coillte | Carey's Castle |
Kevin Power, Phone: 087 794 7711 email: kevin.power@coillte |
| Coillte | Glenshelane |
Tom O'Donoghue, Phone: 086 811 7991 email: tom.odonoghue@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Wexford
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| OPW Heritage Service | Nature Trail, John F. Kennedy Park, New Ross |
Mairead Cairbre, Phone: 051 388171 |
| Coillte | Tintern |
Liz Griffith, Phone: 086 871 8682 email: liz.griffith@coillte.ie |
Contacts in Co. Wicklow
| Site Owner | Site Name | Contact Name and Number |
| OPW Heritage Service | Kilmacurragh |
Reception, Phone: 0404 48844 |
| Coillte |
Deputy's Pass Forest, Glenealy |
Clodagh Duffy, Phone: 086 683 7136 |
