Nature spot · County Donegal
Lower Cranny
Lower Cranny gardens near Inver, County Donegal, is full of herbaceous perennials, shrubs and mature trees and a conservatory of pot plants all combined to make a restful garden.
Lower Cranny is romantically set in the former grounds of nearby Drumbeg House, Inver, County Donegal. The garden retains some of the features from the estate, namely a lake and tree lined driveway, now a scenic walk way connecting the more ornamental section of the garden to a wild flower meadow. Bluebell woods with an insect hotel, a stream, a dam, a birch grove, sweeping perennial beds and a mixed hedge fairy ring all blend together to form a most rewarding setting.
Outdoors in County Donegal this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 11°Scattered clouds
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 11°Medium rain showers
- Sat, 31 Oct13° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 5°Sun with grey cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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Nature spot · 4.4 km awaySalthill GardenGardenMountcharlesSet just a short distance from the sea near Mountcharles, County Donegal, Salthill Garden is a contemporary space that has been individually styled by Elizabeth Temple. There is always a good selection of perennials, vegetables and shrubs.
Nature spot · 11 km awayDonegal Garden TrailGardenThe Donegal Garden Trail, which winds its colourful way around the county, offers garden lovers over 20 opportunities to access and enjoy a broad range of public and privately owned gardens.