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Ballyburren Luxury Lodges has been awarded Tourism NI’s prestigious Five-Star Accommodation rating, recognising our commitment to exceptional luxury, comfort and unforgettable guest experiences in the heart of the countryside.
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Outdoor Activity Centres Northern Ireland - Ballyburren
Looking for something unique? We offer a number of high quality experiences. Trek with our cuddly alpacas along a beautiful 1.4KM trail, over bridges, around woodland and waterways. Take a break on an island at our coffee dock. We also offer half & full day wellness retreats, yoga & meditation classes, foraging & bushcraft, adult only luxury lodges & more.
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Alpaca Trekking Centre
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Our alpaca trekking centre in Northern Ireland is the only one on the island of Ireland that has a purpose built scenic trail with a coffee trailer located on an island.
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Wetlands
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Japanese Garden
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Woodland Wellness Trail
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We have some great experiences available, some of which
are listed below. For a full list, please visit the experiences page.
Trek & Treat: Halloween Alpaca Trekking
- Easy
- 2 hours
- £55
Samhain: An Evening of Fire, Foraging & Folklore
- Adults Only
- 2hrs
- 10
Children’s Meditation & Mindfulness Classes NI
- Children 6-10yrs
- 1hr 30min
- 12
Breathwork Classes for Adults NI
- Adults Only
- 1hr 30min
- 12
Nourish Day Retreat
- Everyone
- 5.5hrs
- 10
Immersive Reset Morning
- Everyone
- 3.5hrs
- 10
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- Luxury
- 1 day
- 2 Adults
Alpaca Trekking
Alpaca Trekking Near Me
Your mini adventure commences as you arrive at our meticulously landscaped car park, boasting a variety of amenities including toilet facilities, catering to the needs of all visitors, including those with reduced mobility and families with babies. Warmly greeted by our friendly alpaca trekking guides, you will be introduced to your very own alpaca companion. Under the guidance of your expert handler, embark on our distinctive trail, which typically spans around 30 to 40 minutes. Towards the end of the trail, your guide will ensure the alpacas are securely tied up, while you venture forth to the island oasis housing the coffee trailer and inviting picnic tables, offering an array of refreshments and snacks for purchase. For a truly indulgent experience during lunchtime slots, you have the option to pre-purchase a luxury picnic with alpacas. This exquisite hamper can be enjoyed at one of our picturesque picnic tables reserved for our luxury picnic experience. Please note that each time slot is strictly limited to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or 2 hours if you opt for the gourmet picnic hampers. It is imperative to arrive at least 10 minutes before your designated slot time to ensure a seamless experience, as the group will proceed without any latecomers. Join us on this extraordinary alpaca walking experience and let the tranquillity of nature and the companionship of these gentle creatures create memories that will stay with you forever.- Easy
- 1.5 hours
- 4 Max
Golden Hour Alpaca Trekking
- Easy
- 2 hours
- £45
Weekly Yoga & Meditation Classes
- All Levels
- 1hr 15min
- 15
Alpaca Meet & Interact Session
- Easy
- 1hr 30mins
- from £5
Foraging Walk & Bushcraft Cookery Course
- Beginner
- 3hrs 30mins
- 8 max
Group Days Out
- 🦙 Alpaca Trekking: Traverse scenic trails with our gentle alpacas.
- 🌲 Bushcraft Basics: Learn essential survival skills in the heart of nature.
- 🧘 Outdoor Yoga and Meditation: Find peace and serenity amidst natural beauty.
- 🥁 Drumming and Circus Skills: Channel your inner rhythm with tribal drumming and master basic circus tricks like juggling and plate spinning.
- 🌿 Foraging and Bushcraft Cookery: Discover wild edibles and cook up a delicious feast over an open fire.
- 🍽️ Optional Luxury Picnics: Indulge in a gourmet picnic amidst stunning surroundings.
- Easy
- Half or Full Day
- 8 Min
Little Explorers Fairy Door Trail
Welcome to our beautiful 1.4km scenic nature trail, a relaxing outdoor experience for parents and their babies to enjoy together. The trail winds through picturesque farmland and woodland, across wooden bridges and around tranquil ponds, offering a peaceful space to slow down and connect with nature.
Along the way, keep an eye out for over 20 magical fairy doors hidden throughout the trail, adding a sense of wonder for little explorers while you enjoy the surrounding countryside.
You’ll also have the chance to meet our friendly alpacas along the trail, and visitors can feed them using our alpaca feed vending machine. Simply bring a £1 coin if you’d like to give them a treat!
- Easy
- 1hr 30mins
- Free
Beginners Gardening Classes
- Beginners
- 1hr
- 12
Eco-Friendly Christmas Wreath Making Experience
- Easy
- 2.5 hours
- £60
Testimonials
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& beautiful
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Go on the lovely alpaca trek with excellent guides! – This is a lovely couple of hours to spend in the countryside and it really is suitable for all ages. We did the alpaca trek with two excellent guides… read more called Ellen and Amelia. They really helped to make the whole walk interesting and enjoyable. The animals are clearly very happy, healthy and well looked after. There is the cutest little coffee hut with delicious coffee and traybakes at the end of the walk. Amelia hand makes the jewellery which is sold there and I bought a very pretty bracelet for my granddaughter. Thoroughly recommend the whole event and venue.
helenap375
31 August 2026 -
Lovely experience – Really lovely experience with the added bonus of a lovely coffee along the way on the Island. Had my 4 year old grandaughter with us and walk was perfect… read more length and not rushed. Good value outing for the money.
Global794814
31 August 2026 -
Relaxing Walk with an Alpaca – This was a fabulous afternoon in a tranquil setting walking beautiful Alpacas. It was so relaxing walking a very well thought out route with a refreshment stop before the end.… read more The staff were friendly & knowledgeable & looked after us all during the walk.
PG66
25 August 2026 -
Restful escape in Ballyburren – We had an amazing few days at Pinewood Lodge, a complete escape in stunning surroundings. The lodge facilities were perfect, we loved the outdoor spaces and hot tub and indoors… read more the kitchen had everything we required for our four-night stay.
The rainfall shower was lovely, and the soft bedding made for a great night’s sleep.
Best of all were the wonderful staff, Ellen, Phillip, Ivanna, Reuben, and my favourite girl, Daisy, all went above and beyond to make us feel very welcome, including delivering our breakfast box, which was a delicious way to start each morning.
We did the alpaca trek and enjoyed a lovely, peaceful walk through the grounds, which we can thoroughly recommend.
We can’t wait to visit again and enjoy the peace and tranquillity the combination of beautiful surroundings, exceptional hospitality, and total tranquillity made this a stay to remember.
MrsMoravcik
21 August 2026 -
Joe and Viola’s afternoon out – Very enjoyable experience meeting, learning about and walking the Alpaca. A lovely walk enjoyed by Mother and Father with tea and cake on the island half way, friendly informative staff.… read more Thank you!
Leanne W
15 August 2026
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