Foraging Walk + Bushcraft Cookery Course (18+)
BallyBurren Outdoor Escapes
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Book Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes tickets for some of the best family activities near Belfast
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes offers a truly magical way to connect with nature - featuring Ireland’s only purpose-built alpaca trekking trail! Just 25 minutes from Belfast, this award-winning activity centre invites families, couples, and solo adventurers to explore scenic landscapes alongside gentle alpacas.
Adults-Only: Foraging Walk & Bushcraft Cookery Course
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes invites curious foodies and nature lovers to explore the world of wild edibles through the Beginner’s Introductory Foraging Course!
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for 18+
- Location: Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HZ
- Tickets Include: Guided foraging walk, bushcraft cookery session, tasting of seasonal and out-of-season produce, eco pack, free foraging book
Discover the art of ethical foraging and wild cooking at Ballyburren Forest School
Your adventure begins at the car park, where you’ll meet your expert guide and receive your personal eco pack:
- Walk to the bushcraft centre nestled in Northern Ireland’s countryside
- Learn the basics of plant identification and responsible harvesting
- Forage for seasonal wild edibles and explore their culinary uses
- Prepare and cook your finds over a campfire with guidance from your instructor
- Taste a variety of wild ingredients, including out-of-season samples
- Wrap up with a return walk through scenic trails
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Location
BallyBurren Outdoor Escapes
Ballynahinch,
BT24 8HZ
How to find us
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By Car:
- Sat Nav: BT24 8HZ
- Parking: On-site Parking
Facilities
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking
- Baby-changing
- Coffee trailer
- Picnic tables
More Info
Are Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes wheelchair accessible?
The team at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes are as wheelchair friendly as possible:
- The trail is stoned
- There are a couple of steeper sections
- Accessible toilets with ramp and handrails
Are dogs allowed at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes?
Unfortunately, due to the nature of the activity, Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes do not permit dogs during the alpaca trekking.
What should I wear for my activity at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes?
Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes recommends the following for clothing:
- Appropriate clothing for weather conditions
- Trainers and/or walking shoes/boots
- There are no muddy areas due to hard stone pathway
Is it safe to walk the alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes near Belfast?
With any animal, there are always small risks - however, the alpacas at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes are extremely friendly.
To ensure safety and wellbeing of all visitors, Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes requests that you don't walk directly behind the alpacas in case they kick.
They also do not allow any under 12's to hold the lead of an alpaca.