Courtown Woodland Guided Tour

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2 giờ 30 phút

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During the lockdowns of 2020/21 many people rediscovered the outdoors once more, how often do you get the opportunity to walk a woodlands with a lifelong pagan who is also a trained Seanachaí (traditional storyteller) and professional Guide!

This walk can be what you want it to be, a fascinating ramble giving you some unique insights and tricks to use in the future. Or an opportunity to learn more about Pagan Ireland, and how you can draw some of the ancient traditions and practices into your life.

Or perhaps you simply want to know whats safe to eat should your tummy start to rumble on a Sunday walk in your local parklands!

From Ghosts to foraging, from bushskills to paganism, there's something for everyone and I can promise there's no other tour like it!

And you can even bring your dog and the tour finishes with a refreshing bottle of Sparkling Nettle Drink from the multiple award-winning brand WILDAbout. Made from 100% organic nettles and made just 20 minutes away!

Thông tin khác

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Flat terrain, low levels of fitness needed

opportunities to sit and rest along the way

Wheelchair accesable but in heavy rain the paths get mucky and ground is bumpy at times

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

A complimentary bottle of Sparkling Nettle Drink from the multiple award winning brand WildAbout, made locally with organic wild nettles

Cần Quan Tâm

This is a walk like no other! During the 2.5 hour gentle and low impact walk, you'll uncover an incredible amount of information. From light foraging to fun bushskills, folklore & ancient Celtic history, The Wood Wide Web; how trees communicate, nurture families and communities, see, taste & even count! You'll also learn a little about Celtic Paganism, how our ancestors worshipped the Sun and the Earth and how Ireland is home to some of the oldest agricultural festivals in the world! This is no boring lecture, from the moment you step inside the forest with me, your eyes will be opened to a new and magical world! Which tree was known as the witches tree, and what is the real reason we fill our homes with holly at Christmas? Which trees leave turn to soap when you add water and which humble weed was known to our ancestors as the "goodbye plant" for its cure-all reputation? Courtown woods is a very special woodlands, only 0.02% of Irish woods are as old as it. Filled with links to our past from a 5th century High Cross, an Iron Age Road and a stunning Chestnut Walk haunted by the Ghost of a young girl. Come Gallivanting with Lorraine and discover the secret life of trees!

Tùy chọn

Courtown Woodland Guided Tour

Đánh giá

5.00

23 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

A highlight of my trip!
sarahlJ8964MC,
10 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I just finished this tour with Lorraine and it was an exceptional experience. She has a very engaging way of communicating her extensive knowledgeable about trees and plants, and their medicinal uses. She weaves in a lot of Irish history as well. Highly recommended!
Open your Eyes to the Wonders of the Woodlands!
Philippa Towers,
25 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
An absolute joy! Well worth the experience; Lorraine is thoroughly knowledgeable and passionate about her subject. Gave us a great insight into the hidden treasures, folklore and prehistory of the forest. Would very much recommend this activity when in the Wexford area.
Best walk ever
N3524JQluciao,
24 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Lorraine is an amazing guide, the experience was wonderful, she has such a wealth of knowledge. My sister came with me for company and kept saying thank you for bringing her. We loved every minute. I will be back. Thanks Lorainne.
A walk with my wife
Y5102DHwilliamh,
23 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
She was incredibly knowledgeable and made learning about the herbs and history of the woods so fun! I would definitely recommend!
Amazing woodland experience
Rochelle G,
5 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing history of natural plants, edible plants, local food and gardens, trees and history. Lorraine was just amazing
Magical, life-affirming, once-in-a-lifetime experience!
C4915SQannam,
5 thg 10, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Stepping into the woods with Lorraine felt like wandering into an ancient, enchanted forest. The towering trees, with their gnarled roots and whispering leaves, seemed to be full of stories, and Lorraine brought each one to life. Her deep well of knowledge—ranging from local history and folklore to fascinating scientific and botanical insights—made every step of the journey an absolute delight. She wove history and nature together so effortlessly, it felt like we were traveling through time. Lorraine has a rare gift for weaving history, nature, and personal stories together in a way that felt deeply meaningful to me. I left not only with my head buzzing with new knowledge but also with a sense of personal reflection and connection to the land and its stories. Highly recommend this magical experience to anyone looking to connect with nature, history, and maybe even themselves in the most charming way! Lastly, this experience left me with a lot of dread and hope and passion regarding the future of this precious piece of woods. I wish I could do more to protect it, to take care of it. I left a huge piece of my heart in the Cortown Woodlands and I know Lorraine will take care of it.
Fun and entertaining learning.
Guide46820854699,
4 thg 8, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Genuine person who delivered an entertaining, educational and fun guided walk. We both learned quite a bit about woodland trees and plants. Thoroughly recomend
Best 2 hours in nature. And with the nature.
510rytisn,
5 thg 4, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
What a pleasure was to meet this wonderful woman. Extremely knowledgeable whose not only loves nature but has strong connection with it. Thank you 🙏
A master naturalist - wonderful experience!
880krisnab,
8 thg 8, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Lorraine is a master naturalist and a wonderful person - so giving of her time and knowledge. It was a wonderful, real way to be introduced to Ireland -- throughout our trip, we found ourselves eating nettle seeds whenever we could, or sharing one of her stories about the plants with family we were visiting. Thank you!
Fabulous family holiday
Pooka3us,
25 thg 2, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful area , loved the beaches . Relaxing and friendly . A great place for all ages and near to all amenities.