Falconry at Rockhill House
Estate Experiences · Donegal
Hawk Walk at
Rockhill House
A Harris Hawk on your glove. Ancient woodland around you. The bird launched from your outstretched hand, soaring through the Donegal treetops, and returning — effortlessly — to exactly where it started. There are very few experiences quite like it, and very few places quite like Rockhill House in which to have it.
To book, call Trevor directly · +353 74 911 3650 · 9am – 5.30pm · 24 hours’ notice required.
Falconry on the Estate
The Harris Hawk Experience
With expert falconer Trevor Gorman
Join acclaimed independent falconer Trevor Gorman on a guided walk through the ancient woodland and estate grounds of Rockhill House. Up close and hands-on with a magnificent Harris Hawk, Trevor will introduce you to the art of falconry and give you the rare opportunity to fly the bird yourself.
As you walk the forest trails, the hawk soars and glides through the treetops before returning to your gloved hand. It is a quiet, primal connection with nature — the kind of experience that stays with you long after you have left Donegal.
The experience takes place on the private grounds of Rockhill House Estate. Trevor works as an independent professional and uses the estate as his backdrop — giving guests access to one of the finest falconry settings in Ireland.
What to Expect
Your Hawk Walk
The Walk
A guided walk through the ancient woodland and pasture grounds of Rockhill House Estate, with the hawk flying freely between the trees as you move.
Hands-On Flying
You will personally fly the Harris Hawk — launching the bird from your gloved hand and calling it back. No prior experience required. Trevor guides you through everything.
The Art of Falconry
Trevor shares the history, technique, and tradition of falconry throughout the walk. One of the oldest field sports in the world, and a fascinating subject in a setting like this.
The Setting
The ancient woodland and grounds of Rockhill House Estate — 100 acres of private land on the hills above Letterkenny. The most remarkable falconry backdrop in Donegal.
The Harris Hawk
A Bird Built for This Landscape
The Harris Hawk is one of the most intelligent birds of prey — the only hawk species known to hunt cooperatively in the wild. Responsive, patient, and extraordinary in flight, it is the ideal hawk for a walk like this. Watch it move through the Donegal woodland and you will understand immediately why falconry has endured for four thousand years.
How to Book
Book Directly with Trevor
The Hawk Walk is booked directly with Trevor Gorman. Call between 9am and 5.30pm to check availability and confirm your session. A minimum of 24 hours’ advance notice is required.
Before You Come
• A minimum of 24 hours’ advance notice is required for all bookings.
• Wear suitable footwear for woodland and pasture walking — waterproof boots recommended.
• Bring rainwear. Donegal weather is beautiful and changeable in equal measure.
Terms and conditions apply.
