Courtown Woodland Guided Tour: A Unique Walk with a Pagan Storyteller

Join a unique guided tour of Courtown Woodland with a lifelong pagan and trained storyteller. Discover ancient traditions, foraging tips, and more. Dog-friendly and includes a refreshing Sparkling Nettle Drink!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

In the extended periods of lockdown during 2020/21, numerous individuals found a renewed interest in outdoor activities. Imagine being able to explore a forest accompanied by a person who has spent their entire life dedicated to paganism, skillful in traditional storytelling (Seanachaí), and is a certified Guide!
The experience this walk offers is…

Location
Forest Park
As you enter Courtown Village, you will come to a staggered crossroads, bear left and the car park is situated on the corner on the left hand side You will see the meeting point, a green sign saying Gallivanting.ie at the entrance to the woods
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C4915sqannam
Oct 5, 2024
Magical, life-affirming, once-in-a-lifetime experience! - Stepping into the woods with Lorraine felt like wandering into an ancient, enchanted forest. The towering trees, with their gnarled roots and whispering leaves, seemed to be full of stories, and Lorraine brought each one to life. Her deep well of knowledge—ranging from local history and folklore to fascinating scientific and botanical insights—made every step of the journey an absolute delight. She wove history and nature together so effortlessly, it felt like we were traveling through time. Lorraine has a rare gift for weaving history, nature, and personal stories together in a way that felt deeply meaningful to me. I left not only with my head buzzing with new knowledge but also with a sense of personal reflection and connection to the land and its stories. Highly recommend this magical experience to anyone looking to connect with nature, history, and maybe even themselves in the most charming way! Lastly, this experience left me with a lot of dread and hope and passion regarding the future of this precious piece of woods. I wish I could do more to protect it, to take care of it. I left a huge piece of my heart in the Cortown Woodlands and I know Lorraine will take care of it.
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Guide46820854699
Aug 4, 2024
Fun and entertaining learning. - Genuine person who delivered an entertaining, educational and fun guided walk. We both learned quite a bit about woodland trees and plants. Thoroughly recomend
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510rytisn
Apr 5, 2024
Best 2 hours in nature. And with the nature. - What a pleasure was to meet this wonderful woman. Extremely knowledgeable whose not only loves nature but has strong connection with it. Thank you 🙏
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880krisnab
Aug 8, 2023
A master naturalist - wonderful experience! - Lorraine is a master naturalist and a wonderful person - so giving of her time and knowledge. It was a wonderful, real way to be introduced to Ireland -- throughout our trip, we found ourselves eating nettle seeds whenever we could, or sharing one of her stories about the plants with family we were visiting. Thank you!
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Pooka3us
Feb 25, 2023
Fabulous family holiday - Beautiful area , loved the beaches . Relaxing and friendly . A great place for all ages and near to all amenities.
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Per31
Jul 15, 2022
Excellent - Excellent, we both really enjoyed the tour. Lorraine is very knowledgeable and passionate about nature and history. We would definitely recommend this tour. It is something different and suitable for everyone.
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Hawthornsoul
Apr 11, 2022
A magical and nourishing woodland tour - Lorraine is welcoming, friendly, knowledgable, and highly skilled. She has a gift for storytelling combined with deep respect for the woods. On our tour I learned about local history and folklore, about the woodwide web, foraging and plant medicine, and the need for us all to be stewards of the woods. I came away with greater knowledge, deeper respect for nature, and with a lightness of spirit. Definitely recommend! Take warm clothing and enjoy☺️!
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Alexjconway
Mar 17, 2022
Great woodland tour - Courtown woods is beautiful and Lorraine was knowledgeable and engaging. I would definitely do it again.
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Solesole3
Jan 22, 2022
I absolutely recommend Lorraine - I had occasion to meet Lorraine and his daughter. They are very positive, kindly and friendly. Also l appreciate the ironic interesting since of humor of Lorraine. I had a very good time, and i felt the good energy of this persons. She explained me interest things about nature and gave a precious advice how the nature can help me a manage personal doubt. I recommend absolutely! Hope to see you again, thank you Lorraine.
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O0caoimhe0o
Aug 20, 2021
Hidden Gem, would recommend to anyone - Went on a walk with Lorraine a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. She was full of knowledge and fun stories, and was outgoing and charming. I learnt so much and also just had a great time and a laugh. Would recommend to anyone in Wexford, such a hidden gem
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From $37
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).