The Ogham Tree Trail
The Ogham is an ancient Celtic alphabet of 20 symbols, each named after a tree or plant growing in the UK. These symbols can be found carved on hundreds of standing stones in Britain and Ireland, dating from nearly 2000 years ago. It was not a spoken language but rather a secret code, each symbol having a different meaning and idea.
The If Not Now When wood has examples of the Ogham trees and plants and you can learn them all with our FOUR trails. Once you complete all four trails you will be able to complete the Final Activity: The Ogham Code and learn the secrets of this ancient alphabet.
Please print the trails below to take with you next time you visit the If Not Now When community woodland.
Each trail should take 20 – 30 minutes to complete. For children, young and old.
Download PDFs
If Not Now When Ogham Red Trail (PDF)
If Not Now When Ogham Pink Trail (PDF)
If Not Now When Ogham Green Trail (PDF)
