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A person wearing a helmet and harness rides a zip wire at Zipit Forest Adventures, whilst another person waits on a wooden platform in the background.

A Day Out in Wicklow: Djouce Park and Beyond

ZipIt Djouce Park sits near the Wicklow Mountains, offering high and junior rope courses for all ages. This is the only ZipIt location with junior courses for children aged 3 and up, making it the best option for families with younger children. The location connects to mountain walking trails and sits within reach of Wicklow’s...
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A child wearing a harness rides a zipline through a forested area, with trees and elevated platforms in the background.

Dublin Mountains Day Out: Tibradden Wood and What’s Nearby

ZipIt Tibradden Wood sits in the Dublin Mountains, approximately thirty minutes from the city centre. The park offers high ropes courses and the Zip Trail, a 500-metre zipline route through the forest canopy. Views extend across Dublin and Dublin Bay on clear days. The location connects to walking trails in the wider Dublin Mountains. Dublin...
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A child wearing a harness rides a zip line in a forest adventure park, surrounded by tall trees and grass.

What Primary Schools Get From Outdoor Adventure Days

ZipIt offers outdoor adventure days for primary schools at four forest locations across Ireland. Students spend approximately three hours on high ropes and zipline courses, with all equipment and supervision included. Sessions accommodate classes of 30 to 300+ students, with courses graded to suit different ages and abilities. The end-of-year school tour is a tradition....
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Assorted single-use plastic items, including cups, plates, cutlery, straws, and bottle caps, are scattered on colored plastic bags—highlighting the urgency for change by 2025 and reflecting on the spirit of World Environment Day.

Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas in Cork That Get Kids Outside

ZipIt Farran Park offers birthday parties in the Lee Valley, approximately twenty minutes from Cork city centre. Children aged 7 and up spend two to three hours on high ropes and zipline courses in mixed woodland, with all equipment and supervision included. Outdoor adventure offers something different. A forest instead of a warehouse. Climbing instead...
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A person wearing a blue jacket crosses a suspended rope bridge in a green, leafy forest adventure park, enjoying the beauty of nature and a bit of forest bathing in Ireland.

Forest Bathing in Ireland: Connecting with Nature the Active Way

Experience forest bathing in Ireland, the active way with Zipit! Find out how you can explore the forests through zip lines, treetop challenges and more!
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October Mid-Term Break in Ireland: Spook-tacular Activities!

The October mid-term break in Ireland means a glorious week where kids are bouncing off the walls with energy and parents are hanging on their last thread of sanity (not literally). But you’re in luck. Whether you’re based in Dublin, Cork or Roscommon, Zipit has got your ultimate guide to mid-term activities for kids that’ll get...
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A person wearing safety gear rides a zip line through a forested area with tall trees and green grass, celebrating Summer Solstice Adventures on the Longest Day Ireland.

Summer Solstice Adventures in Ireland – Ideas for Celebrating the Longest Day of the Year

Looking for ideas on how to celebrate the longest day of the year? Check out Zipit’s guide to the best summer solstice adventures in Ireland! Read more!
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Six children wearing harnesses listen to an instructor at Zipit, an outdoor adventure park surrounded by trees and wooden obstacles—an ideal spot to celebrate World Environment Day with fun and learning in nature.

Celebrate World Environment Day 2025 with Zipit 

Zipit celebrates World Environment Day on June 5th with forest-friendly activities and a focus on ending plastic pollution. Discover how you can take part.
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Lush green forest with a large, ancient tree and sprawling branches beside a weathered stone wall and metal gate. Dappled sunlight filters through the leaves, hinting at the magic of Hidden Forest Adventures awaiting beyond.

Hidden Forest Adventures in Ireland: Explore the Green Beyond the Green

Explore the green beyond the green with these hidden forest adventures in Ireland! Discover everything from waterfalls & wildlife to our Zipit forest parks!
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A person wearing a pink jacket and black gloves smiles while zip-lining through a forest.

Easter Egg-Stravaganza – Celebrating Easter in Ireland!

From egg hunts to Easter parades and picnics, read our blog for all the best ways to celebrate Easter across Ireland! Click for more from the Zipit team…
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