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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.
Guided Alpaca Trek & Optional Luxury Picnic Hamper:
Enjoy a gentle stroll through Northern Ireland's scenic countryside, accompanied by a gentle soul from Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes!
- Duration: Guided trek approx. 30-40 minutes. Optional Picnic: 1hr 30 minutes
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages!
- Location: Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes, 143 Dromore Road, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HZ
- Tickets Include: Alpaca walking experience, Guide, 1.4km trek, Access to Coffee Trailer and Picnic Area
- Optional: Luxury picnic hamper, Reserved table
Enjoy a gentle stroll with a gentle soul at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes
Take the reigns of a friendly alpaca on an enchanting experience and discover Northern Ireland's nature with your own woolly companion before enjoying an optional luxury picnic hamper:
- Meet your friendly alpaca and expert guide at the landscaped car park
- Embark on a gentle 1.4km walk for around 30 - 40 minutes
- Explore enchanting woodlands, serene wetlands and picturesque farmlands
- Cross rustic bridges and explore undulating terrain designed specifically for alpaca trekking
- Pause at the coffee trailer on an island, where you can enjoy hot drinks and delicious traybakes
- Relax at the picnic area with views of ponds and nature trails
- Fancy an upgrade? Enjoy an exquisite hamper featuring a reserved table, freshly-prepared wraps, homemade scones, mini bakes and cakes, mini cheeseboard and 2 x sparkling drinks
Experience some of the best animal encounters at Ballyburren Outdoor Escapes! Book tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS.
Location
BallyBurren Outdoor Escapes,
,
Ballynahinch,
BT24 8HZ
How to find us
What3Words: gratitude.easy.snores
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.