Warrior Walks

06/06/2026

We've seen a wonderful range of biodiversity with Warrior Walks during the past month of Bealtaine and early June. Grange, Ravensdale Park, the Anaverna Loop, the 'Rocky Rock', and my favourite, with a group of partially sighted from Dublin, on the Dromad Loop in the pouring rain!

10/05/2026

GRASPING THE NETTLE( and other green plants..)
Forage in Nature's with master forager Iain on Saturday 16th May, between 10.00 am-2.30pm. During this immersive experience, participants will forage, taste and prepare traditional recipes from the green plants of garden, orchard and wild spaces. A light, home produced lunch and a gift from land or larder is included.
DETAILS; As much of this experience is outdoors, be prepared with warm clothes and wetgear. A Plan B. is also available!
For FURTHER INFORMATION, COST, AND BOOKING,
contact Iain on 086 8138613.
Limited places are now available.
This event is supported by Cooleyconnectwell.

02/05/2026

Join WARRIOR WALKS on the ANAVERNA LOOP
Bank HOL
Monday 4th May.
2 hours Woodland and hillwalk; Famine fields on the Smugglers Trail. Maytime celebrations at the stone circle. Bluebells and wild garlic.
Meet @ Ravensdale old post office @1.00..Bring a picnic. Wear-Raingear and walking boots Contact 087 6479715 for details and booking.

28/04/2026

BEALTAINE - with
WARRIOR WALKS..
MAYDAY .. Friday 1st May..

The Darling Buds of May.

An Immersive walk among wild garlic, swathes of bluebells and vivid green of new beech in the historical Demesne of Ravensdale Park.
MEET: Coillte entrance, Ravensdale Park A91YP26 @11.00. A 2 hour walk in radiant nature!
Lunch in the Secret Garden afterwards.

4th May-BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY.

The Anaverna Loop..
A 2.5 hour circular walk through verdant woodlands, Smugglers hill tracks and country roads along the Tain trail. Listen to stories of Legends and Landlords and celebrate Maytime at the Stone Circle.
DETAILS; Meet at Ravensdale Old Post Office A91NW18 @1.00pm. This is an easy/moderate walk. Bring a snack.
Supported by Gardening for Nature

Friday 15th May- walk TBA.

Saturday 16th May.
FORAGING IN GREEN NATURE with a master forager.

A full day's immersive experience foraging, tasting, and preparation of traditional recipes from green plants. A light, home produced lunch and a gift from land or larder included.
Details; As much of this experience is outdoors, be prepared with warm clothes and wetgear!
Time:10.00-2.30 pm.
For further information, booking and cost , contact

086-8138613.

Limited places.
Supported by Cooleyconnectwell.

Note; Please wear appropriate outdoor clothes and stout walking boot on all events.

22/04/2026

Wonderful Warrior Walks during April in Ravensdale, with spring wildflowers and rushing water along river tracks, forest trails and gentle mountain slopes...
Join us during BEALTAINE on
* May Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May on the Anaverna Loop and
*Saturday 16th May for an immersive Foraging experience.
*Gentle morning walks every Friday.
Contact 9876479715 for details of all walks, or 086-8138613 for the foraging experience.

06/04/2026

FÁILTE go CARRIBHE, greeted us on our Bank Holiday Monday walk from Mullaghbane. We played the piano, visited the Famine Village, Mass Rock and Cailleach's lair, all the while hearing stories of the area's history and folklore. A great afternoon's walk in wind and sun, with visitors from many cultures!

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

Following in the footsteps of St Bronagh today, Good Friday, in beautiful Rostrevor, Co Down

02/01/2026

NEW YEARS DAY on the ancient Molly Loop @ Grange was wonderful... with
Blue Skies, Storytelling and History, horsey friends and magical dancing at the crossroads. Ending with warming chats around a roaring log fire...A perfect beginning to 2026..