The Delgany Fairy Trail

Into the mythic…

iven just how enchanted The Blind Lane is, is it any wonder that fairies and elves live in this Delgany hideaway?

And we’re not just talking about Shay Clear here.

We’re talking magical woodland inhabitants who have moved into Delgany to teach the children all about nature and our environment.

Which, again, might sound like Shay Clear after he’s had some magical woodland mushrooms, but, having launched on Friday, August 23rd 2019 as part of National Heritage Week, it’s all about the kids with the Delgany Fairy Trail down through this magical dirt road. And to add a little more fairy dust, this walk is autism-friendly.

Connecting Blackberry Lane to Priory Road, we’ve been here before for our Take A Hike series of local walks – check it out here, people – and it’s the perfect setting for such a magical outing.

There will be fairy houses belonging to the likes of Fairy Lailli, Fairy Pipi and Fairy Rhiz hidden along the way, along with a leaflet with clues, information and puzzles to solve too.

With the addition of a special two-page accompanying activity sheet – available to download and print here – the Delgany Fairy Trail has already established itself as a major attraction in the area, and is a perfect way to introduce your kid to the stillness and beauty of nature. And, of course, let them know that magic is real. 

Best entered and vacated by the Priory Road end of The Blind Lane, given the yapping little gatekeepers at the Blackberry Lane end of the trail. 

Again, that special two-page accompanying activity sheet is available to download and print here.