Club Outing – Altamont Gardens

KNOWN as the most romantic garden in Ireland, Altamont is an enchanting blend of formal and informal gardens located on a 100-acre estate. Whilst still little known, it ranks in the top ten of Irish gardens and is often referred to as ‘the jewel in Ireland’s gardening crown’.

LAWNS are bisected by sculpted yews sloping down to a romantic lake surrounded by rare trees, rhododendrons and shrubs. A fascinating walk through the Arboretum, Bog Garden and Ice Age Glen with its canopy of ancient oaks lead to the majestic River Slaney. There are wonderful views of the Blackstairs and Wicklow Mountains and Mount Leinster.

Location: Near Ballon, signposted off the N80 & N81, between Tullow and Bunclody
Car Parking: €2 Pay and Display

Sugar & Spice Café is open for takeaway coffee/tea, cakes and scones.

For more details contact outings@offshoot.ie.

We will meet in the car park at 11.00 am P7PH+5P Altamont, The Pottle, County Carlow.

SAFETY ON OFFSHOOT OUTINGS AND EVENTS

It’s easy to become distracted when taking photographs. Use common sense, take responsibility for your own safety and then go shoot and have fun. Please note the society’s COVID-19 Protocols in place for Outings and Events.