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03/08/2025: I recently visited and want to share my experience, especially for others with mobility issues or disabilities. Before purchasing tickets (nearly €10 per person), I explicitly asked at the ticket counter whether there were many stairs or steep inclines, disclosing my disability. I was told quite directly that there weren’t any significant challenges. Unfortunately, this was not the case. There are many steps and steep inclines. I was not able to visit most of the gardens. After entering, it quickly became clear that the gardens are not easily accessible for people with mobility impairments. There are steep hills both to access the ticket desk and within the gardens themselves. Certain paths and areas also have very rough surfaces (loose stones or gravel), which are manageable only for some wheelchair users and can require substantial assistance to navigate. Despite being told otherwise, I was unable to spend more than 20 minutes in the gardens due to the overwhelming terrain. While the gardens do have some accessible areas and amenities, such as a disabled parking bay (which is not well signposted and is itself up a steep hill behind a gated area with no clear way to get in or signage) and an accessible toilet, these also come with their own problems. For example, there was a step to access the accessible toilet—not all wheelchair users or those with limited mobility will be able to manage this. The website says "selected areas" are accessible, but this does not reflect the experience for many disabled visitors. Additionally, there are no concession or discounted tickets available for guests with disabilities, which is standard practice at many other Irish attractions and especially surprising given the limited accessibility. In summary: If you have mobility challenges or need to avoid stairs and uneven terrain, I would not recommend visiting Kells Bay Gardens. The site is not accessible, and the information provided at the ticket desk was misleading if not out right wrong. If you decide to go and require accessibility, it may help to call ahead for guidance, but be prepared for serious challenges if stairs and steep slopes are an issue for you

03/08/2025: Amazing views and nice calm walk