Nature spot · County Sligo
Secret Gardens Sligo
Secret Gardens Sligo consists of a group of gardens open to the public for charity on selected dates throughout the summer. Some of the gardens offer light refreshments and are also open on additional days by appointment.
Secret Gardens Sligo consists of a group of gardens open to the public for charity on selected dates throughout the summer. Some of the gardens offer light refreshments and are also open on additional days by appointment. The gardens vary in size and design and all have been selected for unique attributes. Some are in wonderful settings and others in more challenging locations. The gardens are open for charity. Charities supported include North West Hospice, Africara, St Vincent de Paul, Samaritans, Sligo Cancer Support Centre, Sligo Rape Crisis Centre, The Spiritual Life Institute, Great Lakes Outreach, Irish Kidney Association.
Outdoors in County Sligo this week
Best day outdoors: Sun, 1 Nov — dry by day, light winds, up to 11°C
- Thu, 29 Oct14° / 10°Scattered clouds
- Fri, 30 Oct15° / 10°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct12° / 5°Drizzle
- Sun, 1 Nov11° / 2°Scattered clouds
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 1.8 km awayDoorly ParkParkDoorly Park is located along by the riverside in Sligo town, about a 15 minute walk from the town centre. In the 19th century Colonel WG Woodmartin of Cleveragh developed this wetland on his estate.
Nature spot · 7.8 km awayConey IslandIslandConey IslandConey Island, off the coast of Sligo, is so named because of the vast quantity of rabbits that call it home. It is accessible by boat from the pier at Rosses Point, or you can make your way over across Cummeen Strand at low tide.
Nature spot · 8.7 km awayStrandhill BeachBeachStrandhillStrandhill Beach in County Sligo is a popular surf beach featuring a number of schools catering for both novices and experienced surfers.