Donegal forest park among Ireland’s most visited Coillte sites
Ards Forest Park listed as 11th most visited forest park
A Donegal forest park was named amongst the top 20 most visited Coillte recreational forests in Ireland in 2024.
Ards Forest Park had over 87,000 in 2024, placing it eleventh in overall in the top visited Coillte recreational forests nationwide.
The north Donegal area spans approximately 480 hectares and boasts a wide variety of habitats, wildlife, and walkways, as well as a mass rock, offering a glimpse into the area’s cultural heritage.
Avondale Forest Park in Wicklow had the most visitors in 2024 with 344,765, closely followed by Rossmore Forest Park in Monaghan.
Other parks to receive high footfall include Ticknock and Hellfire in Dublin and Donadea Forest Park in Kildare.
Coillte’s Head of Recreation, Daithi de Forge, said: “With an open forest policy, Coillte is proud to support local businesses who enhance the services available in our forest, and we look forward to continuing the delivery of the highest quality outdoor recreation experiences for communities across Ireland.”