Garden tours for those with limited walking ability?
Apr 16th, 2012, 05:16 PM
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Garden tours for those with limited walking ability?
A question geared to the senior traveller:
Are there any gardens to see for someone with limited walking capability due to a painful knee. Does any garden offer options for seniors who want to see the gardens but have trouble walking any great length?
The information is for an over-75 year old couple who will have a driver, so they don't need tour information. They are open to going anywhere in Ireland, but thought the southern area may be a good place to start.
I tried searching the Forum, but couldn't find anything. Hope someone can help!
Many thanks.
Are there any gardens to see for someone with limited walking capability due to a painful knee. Does any garden offer options for seniors who want to see the gardens but have trouble walking any great length?
The information is for an over-75 year old couple who will have a driver, so they don't need tour information. They are open to going anywhere in Ireland, but thought the southern area may be a good place to start.
I tried searching the Forum, but couldn't find anything. Hope someone can help!
Many thanks.
Apr 16th, 2012, 07:35 PM
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We were there in September and they were beautiful, but I'm sure they would be even nicer in the Spring! And there is a nice little tearoom if they feel in need of some refreshment. There is a tour of the house and famine museum but not suitable for ones with walking issues.
Apr 17th, 2012, 03:22 PM
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There are good Gardens all over Ireland not just on the above list, some are private/by arrangement some have paths designed to suit disabled access, some are rough terrain, nadya1 has done a wonderful job with the list but without some idea of itinerary the OP could be running back and forth for weeks. The time of year might be a helpful guide as well?
Apr 18th, 2012, 10:25 AM
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This would be in September and the couple mentioned flying into Shannon and heading south.
I found 2 websites with gardens mapped (www.gardens-guide.com and www.gardenlovers.ie) , so i know the south has several options - and i also see that the Dublin area has many, many gardens so maybe flying into into Dublin is a better idea.
For those gardens in the south, any input on which would be better for limited walking distance:
Darren, Garnish Island, Bantry, Fota Arboretum, Hillside Gardens, Lakemount, Anne's Grove, Montcongreve, John F Kennedy Arboretum?
Or in County Wicklow area: Powerscourt, Russborough, Mount Usher, Avondale?
Thank you for your help!
I found 2 websites with gardens mapped (www.gardens-guide.com and www.gardenlovers.ie) , so i know the south has several options - and i also see that the Dublin area has many, many gardens so maybe flying into into Dublin is a better idea.
For those gardens in the south, any input on which would be better for limited walking distance:
Darren, Garnish Island, Bantry, Fota Arboretum, Hillside Gardens, Lakemount, Anne's Grove, Montcongreve, John F Kennedy Arboretum?
Or in County Wicklow area: Powerscourt, Russborough, Mount Usher, Avondale?
Thank you for your help!
Apr 18th, 2012, 11:16 AM
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Just to add to the mix, I have been wanting to visit the Celtic Plantarum near Dundrum in Co. Tipperary. Haven't found a site that addresses your issues but surely looks interesting.
Try http://ilovegardens.com/ireland for even more ideas.
Powerscourt would be a must if they are in the Dublin area. Not sure about access, though.
Try http://ilovegardens.com/ireland for even more ideas.
Powerscourt would be a must if they are in the Dublin area. Not sure about access, though.
