If your county isn't here, sure it's something to add to the day-trip list when we can!
P20 Skincare have compiled a list of the best picnic spots in Ireland.
Castle Harbour, Portumna in Galway won the top spot.
They described it as a "magnificent location" on the shores of Lough Derg on the River Shannon - which was "full of grassy areas, picnic benches and beautiful gardens"
The other counties with spots in the top eight were Wicklow, Roscommon, Louth, Dublin, Cork, Donegal and Kerry.
Here's the full list so you can add them to your bucket list:
- Castle Harbour, Portumna, Co. Galway
A magnificent location on the shores of Lough Derg on the River Shannon. Full of grassy areas, picnic benches and beautiful gardens! Make this a day trip and explore the grounds before lunch and it even has a playground if you are accompanied by little ones! - Powerscourt Estate & Gardens, Co. Wicklow
Powerscourt boasts 47 acres of gardens, you’ll notice benches and gazebos and a variety of flora and fauna across the grounds. You can bring your own snacks and nibbles or you can grab delicious take away food and coffee from the Avoca Outdoor Hatch on the grounds. - Lough Key, Co. Roscommon
Lough Key is a wonderful place if you want to get your adventure on along with your picnic! There are plenty of picnic tables throughout the Lough Key Forest and a lot of nature around you to explore. - Stephenstown Pond, Co. Louth
Stephenstown Pond is a unique nature park with lakeside walkways, woodlands, and a wide array of wildlife. The facility provides an ideal family day out where you can enjoy a picnic, feed the ducks and other wildlife. - Howth Summit, Co. Dublin
If you’re looking for scenic views by the sea this is the spot for you! Enjoy a cliff walk around the magnificent Howth Peninsula before stopping at a spot of your choosing to enjoy a picnic accompanied by panoramic views. - Regional Park Ballincollig, Co. Cork
The Regional Park Ballincollig is located on the South bank of the River Lee and has several playing pitches, a skate park, river walks, woodland trails and paved walkways as well as being a National Monument status site. Most importantly, it has numerous wonderful picnic areas for you to enjoy! - Ards Forest Park, Co. Donegal
Found on the sheltered western shore of Sheephaven Bay, Ards Forest Park offers a peaceful retreat for the whole family. You can work up your appetite and go for one of the amazing hikes in the park which can lead you from a sandy beach to gorgeous woodland! You will be spoilt for choice when settling down for your picnic! - Inch Beach, Co. Kerry
If it’s a sea view that you are looking for when settling down to have your picnic then Inch Beach is the ideal spot! Inch Beach lies on Daingean Bay on the Dingle Peninsula, so set up camp in the sand and watch the waves come in as you have your lunch!
