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Discover Ireland's exciting world class visitor experience at Beyond the Trees Avondale and venture upwards on the 1.4km treetop walk in Avondale Forest Park, County Wicklow.

Journey through the forest in Avondale Forest Park, often called the birthplace of Irish forestry. The largely wooden treetop walk rises gradually through the canopy of trees to a height of 23 metres, with lots of fun adventure points and interesting information points along the way.

The walkway culminates in a spectacular Viewing Tower, 38m above the forest floor with panoramic 360 degree views of the Wicklow Mountains. To complete this exciting experience, visitors have the option to whizz back down the tower via the gigantic 90m spiral slide, the longest in Ireland. The Viewing Tower rises at a gentle angle, making it fully accessible for wheelchair users, families with prams and people of all ages.

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  • The award winning Treetop Night Lights is a captiating nocturnal adventure that unfolds among the majestic trees of Avondale Forest Park.
    Treetop Night Lights at Beyond the Trees Avondale
    WinterTreetop Night Lights at Beyond the Trees Avondale

    From Friday 14th November 2025, experience the forest after dark and embrace the magic of the night with the dazzling and award winning Treetop Night Lights spectacle at Beyond the Trees Avondale in a whole new show for 2025/2026!

    14 November - 2 February 2026
  • A adult and small child on an ice rink in wooly hats.
    Wicklow On Ice
    WinterWicklow On Ice

    Our real ice rink will open November 14th to January 11th this winter season. Nestled in the forest at Beyond the Trees Avondale, Wicklow on Ice is excited to host families aged 3yrs+ from 11am to 8pm. Don't miss out on an unforgettable experience!

    14 November - 11 January 2026
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  • Enjoy 360 degree panoramic views over the County Wicklow countryside from the top of the Viewing Tower.
  • The spiral boardwalk to the top of the Viewing Tower is fully accessible for wheelchair users and families with prams or a children's buggy.
  • Add to the adventure and whizz back down to earth on the optional giant spiral slide inside the Viewing Tower.
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Avondale, Forest Park, Avondale, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, A67 P303, Ireland
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We recommend 1 to 2 hours here.

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Birthplace and home of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), Avondale House and Forest Park is set in a magnificent forest park of over 500 acres near Rathdrum, County Wicklow.

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The Cairn Walk is an easy walk that is rich in tree species. The trees to be found are beech, oak, Sitka spruce, pines and Douglas firs. The walk leads onto the Great Ride, a beautiful tree lined stretch that leads you to the Stone Cairn.

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CyclingAvondale Forest Park - Centenary Trail

This trail can be walked in either direction. It celebrates 100 years of Irish forestry and follow signs that are fixed to posts or trees with information provided by signal signs at each of 20 stops.

The award winning Treetop Night Lights is a captiating nocturnal adventure that unfolds among the majestic trees of Avondale Forest Park.
Treetop Night Lights at Beyond the Trees Avondale
WinterTreetop Night Lights at Beyond the Trees Avondale

From Friday 14th November 2025, experience the forest after dark and embrace the magic of the night with the dazzling and award winning Treetop Night Lights spectacle at Beyond the Trees Avondale in a whole new show for 2025/2026!

14 November - 2 February 2026
A adult and small child on an ice rink in wooly hats.
Wicklow On Ice
WinterWicklow On Ice

Our real ice rink will open November 14th to January 11th this winter season. Nestled in the forest at Beyond the Trees Avondale, Wicklow on Ice is excited to host families aged 3yrs+ from 11am to 8pm. Don't miss out on an unforgettable experience!

14 November - 11 January 2026
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