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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