KYLEMORE ABBEY & VICTORIAN WALLED GARDEN IN CONNEMARA IRELAND
History of Kylemore Abbey:
This is a story about Kylemore Abbey and its Victorian Walled Garden.
Located just over one hour from Galway City, Kylemore Abbey is one of Ireland’s top tourist attractions. Kylemore Castle was built in the late 1800s by Mitchell Henry MP, a wealthy businessman, and liberal politician. Inspired by his love for his wife Margaret, and his hopes for his beloved Ireland, Henry created an estate boasting ‘all the innovations of the modern age’. An enlightened landlord and vocal advocate of the Irish people, Henry poured his life’s energy into creating an estate that would showcase what could be achieved in the remote wilds of Connemara. Today Kylemore Abbey is owned and run by the Benedictine community who have been in residence here since 1920.
Come to Kylemore and enjoy the new visitor experience in the Abbey, From Generation to Generation…..the story of Kylemore Abbey. Experience woodland and lakeshore walks, magnificent buildings and Ireland’s largest Walled Garden. Enjoy wholesome food and delicious home-baking in our Café or Garden Tea House. History talks take place three times a day in the Abbey and tours of the Walled Garden take place throughout the summer. Browse our Craft and Design Shop for unique gifts including Kylemore Abbey Pottery and award-winning chocolates handmade by the Benedictine nuns. Discover the beauty, history, and romance of Ireland’s most intriguing estate in the heart of the Connemara countryside.
Gardens
The Estate includes large walled Victorian Gardens. Since the 1970s these have been open for public tours and nature walks. The Benedictine community has restored the Abbey's gardens and church with donations and local artisans in order to be a self-sustaining estate.
Hikes, Tracks & Trails at Kylemore Abbey
Kylemore estate is fortunate to be the home to one of the few woodlands in Connemara. The very name “Kylemore” is derived from the old Irish place name “Coill Mor” meaning “Big Wood”.
At the heart of Kylemore estate is an ancient native woodland. Several 19th-century travel journals describe an old forest in the Kylemore Valley before the Castle was built by the Henry’s.
“.. and the mountain on the north side of the lake which overhangs the road is still covered with the remains of an ancient forest admirably situated for an ambuscade.
Walks & Trails
Kylemore’s 1,000 acre estate is traversed with a number of beautiful woodland, lakeshore and riverside walks. Newly opened walks follow old paths as they take you through the less seen parts of the estate. Tree Trails, helpful signage and interesting facts for kids on route will keep the whole family entertained as you discover the fascinating ecology and history of Kylemore and the wider Connemara region.
All walks and trails are included in your ticket. Good footwear is recommended, walks and trails vary in difficulty please see the individual signage for each trail.
Dawros River Walk
separate stopping points:
Racecourse Panorama
Paidín Mórs Bridge
Salmon Run
1km/30min walk - Gravel path.
Horsechestnut Loop
200m/5min walk - Uneven gravel path.
Flora, Fauna, & Folklore Trail
1km/30mins Walk - Gravel path - Good footwear required.
Tree Trail
The Sruffaunduff Waterfall
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