Description
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden is a historic estate located in the heart of Connemara on the Wild Atlantic Way. Home to a Benedictine community since 1920, it welcomes visitors to explore its rich history, beauty and serenity. Set within a magnificent 1,000-acre estate, it is one of Ireland’s top tourist attractions.
Visitors can explore the beautifully restored period rooms and interactive Visitor Experience inside the Abbey. The 6-acre Victorian Walled Garden, neo-Gothic Church, Mausoleum, woodland and lakeshore walks offer plenty to discover. Children can enjoy the wild play area, making a wish at the Giants Ironing stone, and meeting the pigs and Connemara ponies.
Adult tickets cost €18.00, Student and Senior tickets are €15.50, Junior Student (13 to 16 years) €10.00, and Child (12 Years and Under) €0.00, with Family tickets at €45.00. Admission includes full day entry to the estate with the Abbey experience, Victorian Walled Garden, Neo-Gothic Church & Mausoleum, and Woodlands Trails & Tales.
With history talks, summer garden tours, woodland trails and lakeside views, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The on-site restaurant, café, tea house and craft shop add to the experience. Kylemore Abbey offers a memorable day out filled with history, nature and stunning scenery in the Connemara countryside.
Food & Drinks: Kylemore Restaurant is renowned for its traditional home-cooked food which has always been an important part of the traditional Benedictine welcome. From delicious and healthy soups, stews and salads to our famed scones, brown bread and apple pies there is plenty of choice for you and your family to enjoy a true flavour of Kylemore.
Walks & Trails
Dawros River Walk: Paidin Mor BridgeFlowing from Kylemore Lough to the Atlantic Ocean, three viewing points along the Dawros river invite visitors to enjoy its gentle flow, engage in local stories, and learn about the ecosystem of the river, surrounding fields and valleys at three separate stopping points:
- Racecourse Panorama
- Paidín Mórs Bridge
- Salmon Run
- 1km/30min walk - Gravel path.
Horsechestnut Loop: Horse ChestnutWeave through a meandering horseshoe shaped tunnel, past the Pony Paddock to find yourself at an impressive Horsechestnut Tree. Learn about how the seasons change the woodland and enjoy your own woodland adventure.
- 200m/5min walk - Uneven gravel path.
- Flora, Fauna, & Folklore Trail
- The 1km trail takes the visitor to a previously unseen part of Kylemore on a meandering path through fields, meadows, and woodlands, offering spectacular views across the Twelve Bens and shares the folklore behind some of Irelands most recognisable wildflowers and wildlife.
- 1km/30mins Walk - Gravel path - Good footwear required.
Tree Trail: Woodland Trails MapA trail that takes in much of the estate and guides you through 25 different species of tree which are at home in the Kylemore estate. This self-guided tour teaches you about each of the trees, their origins, defining features, and modern uses. A trail that takes in much of the estate and guides you through 24 different species of tree which are at home in the Kylemore estate. This self-guided tour teaches you about each of the trees, their origins, defining features, and modern uses.
- Along main avenues throughout the estate - Paved and gravel paths.
- The Sruffaunduff Waterfall
- Enjoy the spectacular view of one of Kylemore’s largest waterfalls. After years of being covered in growth, the recently uncovered waterfall is a spectacular site, particularly after a strong West of Ireland rain shower, and was a key attraction for Mitchell Henry and his Victorian contemporaries.
2.25 miles
