Forest · County Wicklow
Avondale Forest Park
Forest park · 157 ha11 trailsMountain bikingParking
Avondale Forest Park is one of Coillte's forest parks, covering about 157 hectares. It has 11 marked trails and 3 car parks nearby.
Trails in the forest
| Trail | Activity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| River walk | Walking | 5.1 km |
| Avondale family cycle trail | Mountain Biking | 3.3 km |
| To the Cairn walk | Walking | 3 km |
| Centenary Trail | Walking | 2.5 km |
| Railway walk | Walking | 1.9 km |
| Family Cycle Trail | Multi-use | 1.8 km |
| Tree Trail | Walking | 1.7 km |
| Below the trees loop | Walking | 1 km |
| Overflow trail | Walking | 0.5 km |
| Pedestrian access from Rathdrum | Walking | 0.4 km |
| Avonmore yard access road | Multi-use | 0.2 km |
Mountain-bike trails here carry numbered emergency posts — note the nearest one if you ride.
Directions to the nearest car park
Outdoors in County Wicklow this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct14° / 9°Light rain
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 8°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 13°Sun with light cloud
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 1.7 km awayParnell National Memorial ParkParkRathdrumParnell National Memorial Park, in Rathdrum, County Wicklow, features a short looped walk, a beautiful stream, restful seating areas and a children's playground.
Nature spot · 5.6 km awayNational Botanic Gardens - KilmacurraghGardenKnown for its towering rhododendrons, the National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh in County Wicklow is one of Ireland’s foremost heritage gardens, with a collection of old and unusual trees, wildflower meadows and double herbaceous borders.