The Treetop Walk is constructed from 1,200 cubic meters of glulam timber.
The viewing tower's design is inspired by the shape of a pinecone.
The site includes a seed orchard and a collection of trees planted since the 18th century.
The Treetop Walk features a maximum gradient of 5%, making it fully wheelchair and buggy accessible.
The spiral slide descends from the top of the tower to the forest floor.
Avondale House, located on the grounds, was the birthplace and home of Irish nationalist leader Charles Stewart Parnell.
Beyond the Trees Avondale is centered around a 38-meter high wooden viewing tower accessible via a 1.4-kilometer Treetop Walk. The structure is located within Avondale Forest Park, an estate historically associated with Charles Stewart Parnell. The elevated walkway offers views of the Avondale House grounds and the Avonmore River valley. The site features a 12-meter high spiral slide integrated into the tower's architecture. Visitors traverse an accessible wooden path through the canopy of native and non-native tree species. The park encompasses extensive forest trails and cycle paths through mature woodland. On-site facilities include a visitor center and a café housed in restored estate buildings.
From the very top of the viewing tower, looking down at the spiral geometry of the walkway or across the Avonmore valley.
Book tickets online in advance to guarantee entry during peak weekends and school holidays.
Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes as the woodland trails can be uneven or muddy.
Plan your visit to include both the Treetop Walk and the extensive ground-level forest trails to fully utilize the park.
Do not attempt to walk the forest trails in unsuitable footwear, and avoid arriving without a pre-booked slot during busy periods.
No smoking or vaping on the Treetop Walk; stay on designated paths to protect woodland biodiversity.
