Welcome to Courtown Dunes & Glen
Welcome to Courtown Dunes and Glen, an area of special conservation due to its unique woodlands growing across sandy dunes. Over the last 100 years over 20 square acres have been lost to coastal erosion. Who knows how long we will have this wonderful place to walk. But today we do, so take a look at our walking trails, history page and find out what we as a community are doing to try and protect our natural heritage area
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Courtown Kiltennel Trail
This unique coastal trail is one of the country’s only wooded dune systems in Ireland and is therefore a site of ecological importance. NPWS have designated this site -Courtown Dunes and Glen – a proposed Natural Heritage Area.
A long looped walk that returns along the beach
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Courtown Woodland Trail
Containing lush mature oaks, beech and chestnut with a surprising scattering of exotic trees planted by Lord Courtown including Redwoods, American Oaks and a simply stunning Cedar of Lebanon!
Look out for Ballinatray Bridge and the High Cross of Kilbride.
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Biodiversity Restoration
Discover how local community groups have joined forces to enhance, protect and strengthen the area through beach clean ups, tree planting days, biodiversity audits and community events.
Maybe we will see you at the next one!
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Courtowns Heritage
Take a wander into the past with our collection of images of Courtown over the years
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Events
From volunteering at Tree Planting Days to joining a Community Walk, Art Class or Foraging Day, keep an eye on our Events Page for the next big day out!
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The Spike Bridge
The latest news about Spike Bridge and our efforts to keep it open, It needs a little TLC, but should it be closed indefinitely till finding is found?
