Avondale Forest Park Arboretum
Arboretum · Ireland
Samuel Hayes began planting this arboretum above the River Avonmore in 1777, and the 500-acre estate now holds sequoia, Douglas fir, larch and oak gathered from around the world, some among the tallest trees recorded in Ireland. A 1,440-metre treetop boardwalk threads the canopy near the birthplace of Charles Stewart Parnell.
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Peak: October 14–October 18
Color builds from October 3 · mostly bare by November 4
Sampled at Avondale Forest Park Arboretum’s own coordinates and elevation (101 m) rather than a regional average.
14 weather points cover Ireland, and the model needs no correction to land on 2 published peak dates from thenaturenetwork.co.uk. This year's weather has the peak running 3 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Avondale Forest Park Arboretum
Good color holds through about October 25, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 1 day earlier than Ireland as a whole.
Avondale Forest Park Arboretum on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Ireland, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When does Avondale Forest Park Arboretum peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 14–October 18 (best estimate October 16). Color starts around October 3 and is mostly bare by November 4.
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