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Merlin Park Woods

Tourist attraction β€’ Wildlife park

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Beautiful park with lots of small paths to take. Nice to walk the dog and to ride the bike or just for some walk. Lots of trees that I really hope they never put down. The only thing that I would complain about, is the amount of rubbish. People often mention walk,


Address

City Park, Merlin Woods, Doughiska Rd, Galway, Ireland

Website

www.visitgalway.ie

Contact

+353 91 536 565

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (182 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Rodrigo V. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 987 reviews
    Beautiful park with lots of small paths to take. Nice to walk the dog and to ride the bike or just for some walk. Lots of trees that I really hope they never put down. The only thing that I would complain about, is the amount of rubbish.
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Norbert N. 6 years ago on Google β€’ 62 reviews
    Great-escape place to nature for sunny weekends where you can spent hours of walking around and even through the woods on hidden paths.
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Syrah M. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 340 reviews
    Took the 409 bus from Eyre Sq. for a little walk. Disappointed there was so much glass in the ground all around the castle. Walking trails are nice and wide.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Emanuela V. 4 years ago on Google β€’ 8 reviews
    Nice trails. Beautiful nature but I suggest you to don't walk alone, expecially in the evening. If you are lucky you can meet some squirrels.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paula A. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 101 reviews
    Such a wonderful and beautiful place to visit! It looks just like you entered a different world and century! It is raw, full of Celtic vibes and enormous. Great for walking your dog, do some exercise, take a stroll or just to escape city life and embrace nature!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Aoife M. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 4 reviews
    Lovely walks! But easy to lose where you are unless you're a regular!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Seamus O. 2 years ago on Google
    11 of us went. Small path through a line or 2 of trees. Nice for shade. There are a few rocks with carvings of a bull, fish etc. but not much else to see. Very small and everyone was bored very quickly (ages 4 to 66). If your looking a forest walk, or wood walk, don't bother
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Patrick Loewen (. 2 years ago on Google β€’ 19 reviews
    Nice Graffiti and a secret cottage. Great woods by any standard. It just keeps getting better! 2022 EDIT..... The graffiti has been updated... See photos
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Mariia Y. 5 years ago on Google β€’ 270 reviews
    Not good for stroller but nice for a short walk. Nature is beautiful everywhere isn't it? :)
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Anne P. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 284 reviews New
    Extensive urban park with beautiful trails, very accessible and the castle is interesting. Check out Friends of Merlin Park on Facebook and YouTube for more info.

  • 5/5 Muharrem A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit

  • 4/5 Priyantha A. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent for walks. So peaceful and serene.

  • 4/5 Henry C. 5 years ago on Google
    One if the best playgrounds in the area.

  • 5/5 gourav j. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and lovely place. Good forest and very nice walk.

  • 1/5 Patrick C. 10 months ago on Google
    Firstly, I can see that the reviews posted by so called "local guides" are fake or dillusional. What knobs. Rough scrubland, accessed through very deprived area of city. I was afraid to park my car. The castle is a ruin, with nothing remarkable to see. Honestly it's a waste of time....

  • 5/5 Анфиса οΏ½. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 1 review New
    a great place for hiking, quiet and cozy, if it were possible I would build a house here))
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking

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