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Avondale Treetop Walk – Rathdrum loop from Rathdrum

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Avondale Treetop Walk – Rathdrum loop from Rathdrum

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Avondale Treetop Walk – Rathdrum loop from Rathdrum

01:33

5.52km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.64 km

This beautiful and fully accessible treetop walk stretches for 1.3km with interpretive points along the way describing the flora and fauna and outlining the history of Avondale and its importance as the birthplace of Irish forestry.

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5.19 km

Rathdrum

Highlight • Settlement

Historic hillside town above the Avonmore valley, with roots in Celtic ring forts and later a centre of flannel and wool trade. Close to Avondale House (Parnell) and perfectly situated …

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5.23 km

Rathdrum

Highlight • Settlement

Historic hilltop town above the Avonmore Valley, with roots in Celtic ring forts and later a centre of flannel and wool trade. Close to Avondale House (Parnell) and perfectly located …

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5.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

697 m

530 m

416 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

967 m

676 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 26 June

19°C

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80 %

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