Secondary Schools Trips

Team building, bushcraft and orienteering in the treetops

Outdoor Learning

Adventure, Skills and Team Building in The Treetops

A secondary school trip to the Treetop Walk takes learning outside the classroom. Students walk a 1.4km walkway through the forest canopy, climb a 38m viewing tower with 360° views of Wicklow, and then put teamwork to the test with a bushcraft survival skills or orienteering session in Avondale Forest.

It works as a first-year bonding day, an end-of-year trip or a geography and biology field trip. Every activity is step-free and inclusive, so the whole year group can take part.

Four children in blue hoodies play a large outdoor wooden board game with red and yellow discs in a wooded area, smiling and enjoying themselves.

Children in blue uniforms play with a wooden marble maze game outdoors, surrounded by trees and greenery. Some are watching, whilst others are actively participating in the activity.

Five people in blue hoodies stand in a circle, looking down at the camera from below, smiling and making peace signs and thumbs-up gestures. The bright sky and parts of a building are visible above them.

Three children in blue hoodies, two clapping and cheering, watch as a girl exits a metal slide onto a padded mat, holding a large fabric sack, on a wooden decking outdoors.

Two young people interact with an educational outdoor display titled “Who eats what?” featuring illustrated animals and trees, with greenery visible in the background.

A person in a blue hoodie walks on a wooden bridge with metal netting, passing between two painted wooden tree cut-outs, surrounded by greenery.

A group of people with rucksacks walk along a wooden bridge surrounded by green trees, heading towards a leafy decorative archway.

Two women walk on a wooden bridge decorated with green leaves, white, and purple flowers, surrounded by trees. Both are smiling and enjoying the outdoor setting.

A girl in a blue hoodie interacts with an outdoor educational display as a woman watches. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

A girl in a blue shirt points at an outdoor information board whilst smiling at a boy in glasses. They are standing on a wooden walkway surrounded by trees.

Two people stand on a wooden walkway overlooking a green forest area with more people walking in the distance. A tall circular structure is visible among the trees.

A group of people, mostly students with rucksacks, walk along a wooden walkway suspended above a forest, surrounded by tall green trees under a cloudy sky.

A group of kids in blue uniforms pose and smile around a person in a brown otter mascot costume on a wooden platform outdoors with trees in the background.

Five kids in blue hoodies stand in a circle, looking down at the camera and giving thumbs up, with a tall, circular building structure seen above them.

Three children with rucksacks read and point at information on a wooden outdoor sign in a forested area, standing on a walkway surrounded by trees.

A group of children in school uniforms walk carefully across a wooden and metal bridge outdoors, surrounded by trees, during what appears to be a school trip or outdoor activity.

Learn Beyond Classroom

Take learning beyond the classroom with an action-packed secondary school experience at Treetop Walk Avondale.

Packages Available

Treetop Walk with Orienteering

Treetop Walk with Survival Skills

Team Work

Combine the spectacular 1.4km Treetop Walk and breathtaking 360° views from the 38m Viewing Tower with a choice of Bushcraft Survival Skills & Team Building or an engaging Orienteering experience, where students develop practical map and compass skills.

A group of people stand on a wooden bridge surrounded by green trees, looking at informational signs and enjoying the natural scenery.

Easy to Organise

Add scavenger hunts and weather permitting, the thrill of Ireland’s longest slide for a school trip that blends adventure, learning and teamwork in the heart of nature. With reserved bus parking and a dedicated orientation space, organising your visit is easy from arrival to departure.

A group of people walk along a wooden pedestrian bridge elevated among tall green trees, with one person in red standing out among others dressed in blue.

Easy To Plan, For Teachers

Ignite your students’ curiosity with an unforgettable, eco-friendly outdoor adventure!

Featuring 360-degree panoramic views, a giant slide, and interactive marble runs, we make school trips effortless with flexible short-notice booking, attractive group discounts, and full wheelchair accessibility.

Flexible and simple planning and booking options at short notice
Attractive group discounts
Suitable packages, e.g. guided tours, for each target group
A low barrier excursion destination: suitable for wheelchairs and walking aids
A unique outdoor experience
Sufficient coach parking spaces
Unique perspectives and 360-degree panorama
Additional attraction: Giant slide and Marble Run
Sustainability and sensitive treatment of nature
Merchandise shop with souvenir and gift articles

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Squirrel Tour For The Kids

Explore the Treetop Walk together with Emil the squirrel on a thrilling adventure. You will learn a lot of fascinating facts about this little animal and its life in the woodland network!

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Family Adventure

The Giant Slide

Finish on Ireland’s longest slide

The 90m slide inside the viewing tower is the moment students talk about on the bus home. It's an optional add-on per student, and anyone who prefers can walk down the gentle boardwalk.

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Collect Your Mat

students collect a mat at the base of the slide on level 2 of the tower and carry it to the top. Allow extra time for large groups.

Weather

In case of poor weather conditions the slide may close in rain, snow or high humidity. The ticket office will confirm on the day, and the rest of the walk stays open.

Packages available:

Treetop Walk with Orienteering and Treetop Walk with Survival Skills

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Plan Your Visit to TreeTop Walk

Everything you need for your visit, including opening hours, prices and how to get here from anywhere in Ireland.

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Secondary School Tour FAQs

Which year groups is this suitable for?

All secondary years, from 1st to 6th Year, including first-year bonding days and TY trips.

How much does it cost?

From €15.00 per students. Once teacher per 5 students goes free. Please contact Gavin.Fallon@eak-treetopwalks.com for more information on prices and packages.

What's in the Survival Skills package?

This package included shelter building, fire safety, knots and team challenges.

What happens in the Orienteering package?

Teams use maps and compasses to find control points through Avondale Forest.

How long is a school trip?

About 1.5–2 hours for the walk; 3–4 hours with a package and lunch.

Is it accessible for students with disabilities?

Yes. The walkway and tower are step-free.

What happens if it rains?

The walk is open in most weather; the slide may close in heavy rain.

Can we book at short notice?

Yes, subject to availability.

Can schools from Northern Ireland book?

Yes, subject to availability.

Aerial view of a tall, spiral wooden walkway structure rising above dense green forest, surrounded by trees under warm, golden sunlight.

Customer Reviews

What Visitors Say About TreeTop Walk

    
 
 
         
   Alan B 
 
 
 
 Verified Great Experience.
My wife and I came here in mid August and thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful views and in educational signs throughout added to the experience. Definitely suitable for all ages. A tour of Avondale House was also available but we didn't bother with it so can't comment. My one criticism is that we wouldn't have found the place without our SatNav. We did not see a single sign on the roads to direct us. Otherwise a great trip.
  
 
        
   Errin L 
 
 
 
 Verified Why I recommend the Avondale treewalk
I would do recommend it for family fun. If you like exploring and learning about history well this'll be the place. You can also learn different names of birds and get amazing pictures too. They also have a gift shop and the staff there are really sweet. They have an amazing café with a slushy machine and it's our friendly.
  
 
        
   Claire 
 
 
 
 Verified Family day out
Great family experience for all the family, beautiful views and friendly staff would highly recommend, worth
  
 
        
   TrailBlazer799440 
 
 
 
 Verified Great visit
Beautiful setting, staff really helpful and our wee boy loved the big slide!
  
 
        
   Darth C 
 
 
 
 Verified Great views and experience
Awesome views, great experience!
  
 
        
   Patrick K 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic treetop veiw
My bike exerience was great. The treetop walk was peaceful and enjoyable with the amazing views of the Avondale forest walk
  
 
        
   Linda K 
 
 
 
 Verified Tree top walk
Tree top walk was good and lovely stalf
  
 
        
   Jannis C 
 
 
 
 Verified Treetop Walk with Stunning Views
Great experience at Avondale Forest Park—the Treetop Walk offers stunning views, a peaceful atmosphere, and a fun climb to the top tower. Well worth a visit!
  
 
        
   Escape557398 
 
 
 
 Verified Fun, informative experience!
Really fun experience. The park has been thoughtfully reimagined, and is informative without being boring. I loved the tree walk and looking out over the treetops to the beautiful views.
  
 
        
   Megan T 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing
I thought the whole place was lovely, very clean and tidy.

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Our Partners

The Treetop Walk at Avondale is part of a family of treetop walks and adventure attractions, built with EAK Treetop Walks, the European treetop walk specialists, alongside partners including Carlingford Adventure Centre in Co. Louth.