• Forest Park - 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!

• Carbonated beverages

During the lockdowns of 2020/21, many individuals rediscovered the joys of the outdoors. Imagine the unique experience of walking through woodlands with a lifelong pagan who is also a trained Seanachaí (traditional storyteller) and professional guide!

This walk can be tailored to your interests, whether it’s a captivating journey offering unique insights and tips for the future, or a chance to delve into Pagan Ireland and incorporate ancient traditions and practices into your life. Alternatively, you might simply want to learn about safe foraging options for a Sunday walk in your local parklands.

From ghosts to foraging, bush skills to paganism, there’s something for everyone, and it’s guaranteed that no other tour compares!

Feel free to bring your dog along, and the tour concludes with a refreshing bottle of Sparkling Nettle Drink from the award-winning brand WILDAbout, made from 100% organic nettles just 20 minutes away!

• 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

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