trail in Carlow, Ireland

Altamont Gardens

A romantic garden above the River Slaney

Worth the wander

Wander sweeping lawns, a spring-fed lake and an ancient oak wood at one of Ireland’s finest gardens, laid out over three generations and gifted to the state in 1999. Entry has always been free.

Quick answers

Cost
Free
Time and distance
3.2 km lakeside walk
Parking
Free car park at the visitor centre.

Find your way

Altamont Gardens, Ballon, Co. Carlow, R93 W240

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