Honey, Orchards and Working Paddocks: A 1.5‑Hour Smallholding Tour in Glenasmole

GLENASMOLE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Honey, Orchards and Working Paddocks: A 1.5‑Hour Smallholding Tour in Glenasmole

A guided visit to Olly's Farm that pairs a short farm walk and beekeeping insight with a curated honey‑tasting—useful for travelers wanting a compact, sensory introduction to smallholding life in County Dublin.

Honey, Orchards and Working Paddocks: A 1.5‑Hour Smallholding Tour in Glenasmole.

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Location
Glenasmole
Operator
Olly's Farm
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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On this 1.5‑hour guided visit to Olly’s Farm in Glenasmole you get a warm welcome over tea and coffee, a concise introduction to the farm’s approach to self‑sufficiency and farming for nature, a walk through vegetable beds, orchard and paddocks, an inside look at the honey‑processing room and beehives, and a finishing honey‑tasting that demonstrates the seasonal variety produced on the holding.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TASTE

Curated Honey Tasting

The workshop concludes with a honey sampling that shows the different honeys produced on the farm and around Dublin and Wicklow, letting visitors compare flavour and seasonality straight from the source.

THE SMALLHOLDING

Self‑sufficient Gardens, Orchard and Livestock

Hear how the smallholding produces fruit, veg, eggs, beef and pork and see veg beds, an orchard and the paddocks where animals are kept as part of a farm‑for‑nature approach.

THE BEEWORK

Honey House and Hive Walk

Tour the honey house to see processing equipment and then visit the hives to learn about the beekeeping year and the work involved in keeping honeybees.

What the day feels like

What the 90 Minutes Feels Like

The visit unfolds as an intimate, practical workshop: introductions over tea or coffee, a short talk on the farm’s practices, a paced walk through garden plots, orchard and paddocks to meet livestock, a hands‑on look inside the honey‑processing room and hives, and a final Q&A where guests taste the farm’s range of honeys.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits — and where to be cautious.

1
Food & Foraging CuriousAn ideal short visit for anyone interested in food provenance and tasting local honey; the format pairs explanation with sampling.
2
Nature & Conservation EnthusiastsSuitable for visitors who want to learn how a smallholding farms for nature and supports pollinators through beekeeping.
3
FamiliesA concise, sensory experience that can engage children, though specific age or supervision guidelines are not specified in the provided details.
4
Accessible Travel ConsiderationsNo specific participant limits, age or health restrictions are listed in the supplied information; visitors with accessibility needs should check with the operator in advance.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The experience runs for approximately 1.5 hours.

What’s Included

The workshop includes a honey‑tasting of the varieties produced on the farm and around Dublin and Wicklow; tea and coffee are provided on arrival.

Meeting Point

The tour departs from Olly's Farm, Allagour, Glenasmole, Dublin 24, D24 WY81.

Expectations on the Day

The visit combines short talks, a farm walk (garden, orchard, paddocks), a honey‑house tour and a hive visit, finished with a Q&A and tasting.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Smallholding & Honey Farm Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Where do we meet the group?

Meet at Olly's Farm, Allagour, Glenasmole, Dublin 24 (D24 WY81).

Is food included?

A honey tasting of the different types produced on the farm and around Dublin and Wicklow is included.

What will we see on the tour?

The itinerary covers an introduction with tea/coffee, a talk on the farm and bees, a walk through the vegetable garden, orchard and paddocks, a tour of the honey house and a visit to the hives, ending with questions and honey tastings.

Will there be an opportunity to ask the host questions?

Yes — the workshop finishes with a question and answer session following the hive visit and honey tasting.