Avondale House, set on over 600 acres of parkland and forest is a hidden gem in the heart of Wicklow. Celebrating 100 years of Irish Forestry from 1904 to 2004 the Centenary Trail takes you through the history of the forestry in what was once a forest training centre. The trail brings you through maple, sycamore, beech, larch, oak, Spanish chestnut, Douglas fir and Scots pine with many of the trees over 100 years old. 20 information posts are dotted along the route with information on the trees.    This trail can be walked in either direction

• Grade: Easy
• Marking: Centenary Trail Logo – Loop trail
  Distance: 2.8km
  Estimated time: 1hr
  Total height climbed: 100m
  Highest point: 130m
  Terrain underfoot: track.
  Suitable for: families with young children etc

Notes:  Toilet facilities open all year.

How to get to start point: Avondale House

• GPS FOR START POINT: 52.914337,-6.226687
• GRID REF: T 193 861
  • Bus:  Bus Eireann: www.buseireann.ie
  • Train: Irish Rail: www.irishrail.ie