Issued 25th September 2009

Take part in some of the great activities taking place around Co. Wicklow on National Trails Day, Sunday, 4th October 2009. For more information on all these events log onto: www.nationaltrailsday.ie

Kippure Estate Treasure Hunt
Blessington, Co. Wicklow

A family treasure hunt based on the "Leave No Trace" principals that will introduce people to the ethics of responsible use of the outdoors. The trails take you through mature woodlands full of wildlife. Contact: 01 4582889

Self-Guided Nature Trails on flora and fauna of Glendalough
Wicklow Mountains National Park

Education Staff of the Wicklow Mountains National Park have prepared four Self-guided Nature Trail leaflets. Each will help visitors to discover some of the flora and fauna in Glendalough. Self-Guided Nature Trail leaflets will be available free of charge during National Trails Day:.
Contact: 0404-45656 or 0404-45425

A JB Malone walk on the Wicklow Way
Crone Wood to Pier Gates

10km (ascent 750m) stroll over the best part of the Wicklow Way guided by Michael Fewer, with chats about the great JB Malone and his efforts to establish the Wicklow Way, taking about 4 hours.
Contact: 01 8608800

Wicklow’s Evolving Landscape
Lough Dan, Roundwood

Walk & Talk event along a 1km trail on Kanturk mountain, overlooking Lough Dan. Learn about the beautiful Lough Dan area and its surrounding mountains from Sean Byrne whose family has farmed the land here for five generations.
Contact: 0404-43958 or 087-6563840

Avondale Family Cycling
Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum

Come and join us for a short bike ride of 1.4km in beautiful Avondale!
Contact: 087 0523239

Mountain Biking at Ballinastoe
Ballinastoe, Roundwood

A guided ride around the fantastic purpose built Ballinastoe mountain bike trails. Experienced riders from the Mountaibiking Association of Dublin (MAD) will be on hand to give advice and assistance.
Contact: 087-6395425

Trail Work Walk and Talk - Mountain Meitheal
Laragh, Co. Wicklow

Walk and talk led by Shay Walsh visiting Mountain Meitheal's first ever project on the Wicklow Way. We will then visit our Education Trail and the new Bivv Hut at Paddock Hill before returning to Laragh.
Contact: 087-2382581

Tinahely Railway Walk Family Fun
Tinahely, Arklow

Family trail events including a children's treasure hunt.
Contact: 087 2905479