Parks & Trails Challenge

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South Dublin County, Saturday 1st May - Monday 31st May

This May challenge yourself to discover something new and exciting on your doorstep. Take advantage of the wider travel restrictions and experience all South Dublin has to offer, while being in with a chance to win a Zipit Forest Adventure voucher and a picnic kit along with a few other surprises too!

How to get involved

Click HERE to register.

  • We’ll send you our chosen 5 parks and trails for you to tackle.
  • Simple tag @sdcsp and @dublinsoutdoors in your photos and we’ll enter you into the draw for one of our many prizes.
  • We’ve put together a helpful booklet with information on our Parks and Trails that you can download here.

Get up, get outdoors, get moving and find something you never knew was waiting for you!


Date:
Saturday 1st May - Monday 31st May
Time:
Varies
Price:
Free

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