Baltinglass Outdoor Education & Training Centre

Baltinglass Outdoor Education & Training Centre Baltinglass OEC provide the very best Outdoor Education Programmes for Schools and Youth Services. Wicklow. Wicklow Vocational Education Committee and F.A.S.

Activities include: Canoeing, Kayaking, Hill Walking, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, High Ropes, Archery, Orienteering & Team Challenges. Baltinglass Outdoor Education Centre is situated in the centre of Baltinglass, County Wicklow. It is administered by Kildare Wicklow Education Training Board and is the only Department of Education Approved Outdoor Education Centre in Co. The town itself grew around

an ancient Cistercian Abbey (founded in 1154). Baltinglass lies on the N81, only 36 miles from Dublin City Centre. We occupy what was originally the old vocational technical school, now modified to cater for the needs of our student visitors. The refurbishment and renovation of the building was funded by Co. We are fortunate to have most of the natural amenities required for our activities right on our doorstep. Our main Canoeing sessions take place on the Slaney River only minutes from the Centre. Two Centre mini-buses are available to take groups to activities based away from the Centre e.g. river trips, hill walks and overnight camps. Our Orienteering sessions take place in the nearby Lord's Wood, Tuckmill Wood and Mullaghreelan Wood where routes of varying degrees of difficulty are in place for all levels of participant. Our Climbing sessions take place at our on site, purpose built ten metre high, climbing tower and High Ropes Course

Team Challenges and Initiative Games take place both on-site and in the Lord's Wood, just a short walk away. The Centre also has a purpose built Archery range. Accommodation is available for 45 participants. The accommodation consists of two large dormitories and some smaller rooms for leaders & teachers. The Centre has a large dining room. All meals are provided and a wide and varied menu is on offer. We are also happy to cater for any special dietary needs. Please inform us of your requirements at the time of booking. Our experienced qualified staff consistently deliver adventure filled quality Outdoor Education Programmes with a clear set of objectives which set out to achieve the highest possible standards in areas such as Safety, Skill Acquisition, Adventure and regard for the outdoor learning environment.

07/05/2026
07/05/2026
SUMMER CAMPS 2026Summer Camps 2026 details now live on our website.www.baltinglassoec.comBook early to avoid disappointm...
15/04/2026

SUMMER CAMPS 2026

Summer Camps 2026 details now live on our website.

www.baltinglassoec.com

Book early to avoid disappointment

19/09/2025

Turn your passion for the outdoors into a career!

Become a certified Track and Trail Guide with our fully funded course 🌿

✅ Lead day walks in lowland countryside
✅ Train 3 days/week in stunning Wicklow landscapes
✅ Get your Lowland Leader Award (Mountaineering Ireland)

📍 Location: Baltinglass Outdoor Education & Training Centre
🗓 Starts: 4 November
🕒 Tues–Thurs | 16 weeks

🔗 https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=480905
📩 Questions? Please email - [email protected]

27/03/2025
We are Recruiting !Kildare Wicklow ETB invite applications for the post of Support Staff (Catering/Cleaning).This post i...
05/12/2024

We are Recruiting !
Kildare Wicklow ETB invite applications for the post of Support Staff (Catering/Cleaning).
This post is 20 hours per week March - November.
Details and job specification for this post available through the link below.
https://kwetb.ie/current_vacancies/support-staff-required-for-baltinglass-outdoor-education-training-centre-baltinglass-co-wicklow/

Closing date for applications is Wednesday December 18th 2024.

Support Staff required for Baltinglass Outdoor Education & Training Centre, Baltinglass, Co Wicklow Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board invite applications for: Support Staff required for Baltinglass Outdoor Education & Training Centre, Baltinglass, Co Wicklow Advert Job Description Ple...

Our Track & Trail Guide course is open for applications, see link in shared post!!
02/09/2024

Our Track & Trail Guide course is open for applications, see link in shared post!!

We are Recruiting !Kildare Wicklow ETB invite applications for the post of Support Staff (Catering/Cleaning).This post i...
17/01/2024

We are Recruiting !
Kildare Wicklow ETB invite applications for the post of Support Staff (Catering/Cleaning).
This post is 20 hours per week March - November.
Details and job specification for this post available through the link below.
https://kildarewicklow.etb.ie/current_vacancies/baltinglass-outdoor-education-and-training-centre-baltinglass-co-wicklow-support-staff-seasonal-20hpw-duration-march-november/
Please forward your CV to [email protected] by 12 noon on Friday February 2nd 2024.

Baltinglass Outdoor Education and Training Centre, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, Support Staff [seasonal] 20hpw Duration: March – November Kildare & Wicklow Education and Training Board now invite applications for the following post which may arise at Baltinglass Outdoor Education & Training Centre, B...

Youthreach staff yesterday enjoying some canoeing with us on the River Slaney 🛶
14/09/2023

Youthreach staff yesterday enjoying some canoeing with us on the River Slaney 🛶

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Weaver's Square
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COUNTYWICKLOW

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