Coillte highlights local forest destinations

Coillte is urging Kildare residents to rediscover the forests on their doorstep this summer through its new “Start at Your Local Coillte Forest” initiative, writes Brian Byrne. The campaign highlights local forest destinations such as Donadea Forest Park, Moore Abbey and Mullaghreelan Wood, which offer scenic walks, family activities, cycling routes and accessible trails. 

Coillte, Ireland’s largest provider of outdoor recreation, manages more than 260 recreation sites, 12 forest parks and 3,000km of waymarked trails nationwide, welcoming an estimated 20 million visits each year.

Outdoor content creator Nollaig Butler and broadcaster-psychotherapist Daniella Moyles are backing the initiative, encouraging families to swap long journeys for nearby adventures and to use time in nature to support their wellbeing. 

Coillte plans to expand its recreation network to 500 sites and further develop world-class forest destinations in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development.

More information is available at Coillte.ie.

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