- Alpaca Walk & Farm Experience
Come and enjoy the views of Downings with your very own alpaca walking friend. The nature of the Alpaca is gentle and curious, making walking with Alpacas enjoyable and entertaining with their quirky individual characters. The walking route we take has pano views of the surrounding area of Melmore, Horn Head and Muckish Mountain. You’ll be given some treats to feed your alpaca with lots of opportunity for photos along the way.
After the walk we then return to the main farm where your alpaca experience continues. You will get to hand feed the girls and you may also be lucky enough to see an alpaca baby born between the month of July and August. You'll end your experience with a visit to the Alpaca Fibre Parlour where you can see the many products we make with this luxurious fibre.
Time and Location
We walk on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning at 11am, however in Summer we will offer late evening walks for sunset. The sunsets to the west are really quite spectacular and having alpacas there makes it such a memorial experience. If you're interested in a late sunset walk please contact us for further infomration.
We do not walk the alpacas at our farm. You will be sent directions to the walking trail by email with your booking information. It's a few minutes drive from our main farm.
PLEASE NOTE: Saturdays are our busiest day and get booked up very fast.
Costings and Information
1 Person leading 1 Alpaca - 25.00
Walk your very own alpaca.
12+ can lead an alpaca on their own but an adult (18+) must accompany them.
Accompany Walker (not walking an alpaca) - 12.00 euro
Ideal for someone who wants to take photos or for adults accompaning children over 12, or a child between the age of 8 and 11 who can tandem walk an alpaca on a second lead rope with an adult. This option is only available with a full paying Alpaca Walk booking. Maximum 1 spectator per 1 Alpaca booking. If you book 2 alpacas you can add 2 spectators.
Unfortunately under 8's cannot join the walking experience however we have a special meet and greet option available for them. Find out more here.
Other Information
The minimum number of walking alpacas on any day must be two as they are herd animals. If you are booking a single walk and no others book for the same time slot we may contact you to re-arrange the date. You might be on a walk with other guests; to book a private walk for your group please call.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Unfortunately due to insurance reasons we cannot allow children under 8 on the walk.
- All under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children aged 12+ and over will be able to walk an alpaca on their own.
- Children aged 8- 11 will walk alongside an adult in tandem with a second lead rope on their alpaca.
Your child may be allowed to take the main lead at the discretion of the group leader when we're in a safe and calm situation to do so. However you must stay near the child if they are leading and be ready to take over if needed.
For younger children we have a farm meet and greet option available.
Walking Time and Location
PLEASE NOTE: Saturdays are our busiest day and get booked up very fast.
We do not walk the alpacas at our farm. You will be sent directions to the walking trail by email with your booking information. It's a few minutes drive from our main farm.
The walking experience is APPROXIMATELY 90 MINUTES in length with a 15 minute health and safety briefing beforehand. If you miss the health and safety briefing you will not be allowed to go on the walk.
We usually walk at the weekends, although private bookings with a minimum of 3 alpacas can be made for midweek at times to suit in late evening.
The walk will still go ahead in light rain, however if it's very windy or heavy persistent rain we may decide to postpone the walk for the comfort of our alpacas and walkers. We may also have to postpone your walk if it is too hot or move it to a different time when it is cooler. If we postpone your booking due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances we will offer you an alternative date or issue a refund.
Please remember that this is farm land and the ground can be wet and uneven, please wear sensible footwear and clothing.
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