Bee Pollinator Trail, Streamstown
Explore this enchanting Bee Pollinator Trail on the Old Rail Trali Greenway at Streamstown. As you walk along this trail, look out for birds, animals, trees, shrubs, plants, insects, and spiders. These are all part of the ecosystem that is thriving here on the greenway. Close your eyes and listen for birdsong, the buzzing of bees, the crunching of leaves. Take a deep breath and inhale the seasonal scents.
This trail is easily accessible from Streamstown on the Greenway, where you will also find Jack's Stop Cafe, a Children's Playground, toilets and car parking facilities.
Along the trail you’ll see 5 signposts with QR codes and illustrations of 5 of our native pollinator bees. Follow the QR code to learn more about these bees. If you don’t have a phone with you or you’d prefer to view the information at another time, it’s available at the bottom of this page.
As you walk along, keep an eye out for these flowers, which are key food plants for bees at different times of the year. This trail highlights the vital role bees play in our environment and how we can help protect them.
Developed by Westmeath County Council in conjunction with the National Biodiversity Data Centre authors of the All Ireland Pollinator Plan and supported by Streamstown Tidy village, this initiative aims to promote biodiversity and encourage positive actions for pollinators.