The Avondale Sli starts in front of the main house and takes you onto the Great Ride- the beautiful tree lined lawn which leads you to the cairn at the southern end of the estate. The route then returns through the forests to Avondale House
This is a loop walk and can be walked in either direction
Grade: Easy
Markings: The route is marked with Slí Blue arrows – Loop Trail
Distance: 2.8km
Estimated time: 1hr
Total height climbed: 50m
Highest point: 120m
Terrain underfoot: Grass Path & Forest Road
Suitable for: Young families
How to get to start point: Avondale House Car park, Rathdrum
- GPS START POINT: 52.9133,-6.2227
- GRID REF START POINT: T 195 862
- Avondale House can be reached by public transport from Rathdrum Village which is 1.5km away:
- Bus: Bus Eireann: www.buseireann.ie
- Train: Irish Rail: www.irishrail.ie
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