Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Dublin

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Dublin. This list contains 31 places from Nature preserve category.

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Hidden Howth Experiences
Tour operator
👍👍 Great tour & guide even though Mother Nature tried her best to throw us off the trail! Mark was fun to venture out with - very social, knowledgeable, great storytelling … made all of us feel special. The end pint & lunch on a cold, windy day was the perfect ending capped off with a video capturing o...
5.00 (131 reviews) (~13.43 km from centre)
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Dunsany Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 I enjoyed reading about the rewilding of a part of your estate in the papers today, Lord Dunsany. Personally, I think the pristine (and private) nature of this area should be retained. Hopefully even expanded into neighouring areas. The question regarding funding has obviously been asked. How much l...
5.00 (21 reviews) (~31.63 km from centre)
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Vale of Clara
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is the place if you want a peaceful walk, with or without a dog. Beare in mind, there are quite a few trails. Cheching them out on a cartamap website will help tremendously.
5.00 (12 reviews) (~45.38 km from centre)
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Bee Wise
Nature preserve
👍👍 Highly recommend bee wise, beautiful gardens and loads to do for the children and loads of educational signs about plant and animals. My autistic son loved it with all the sensory aspects, water, sand, herbs and light tunnel. We will definitely be back, thanks again 👍
4.90 (89 reviews) (~37.44 km from centre)
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Bray Head
Nature preserve
👍👍 I Grow up in Bray DART Trains run to Greystones & if you like Walking you can hike back the 6miles to Bray via the Foot Path or up & Over Brayhead where you’ll be reward with great views of Dublin Bay & the railway & sea birds below
4.90 (40 reviews) (~21.21 km from centre)
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Dunmurry Pond
Nature preserve
👍👍 Not really somewhere to get out and go for a walk more a viewing point.
4.90 (9 reviews) (~47.41 km from centre)
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Bellamont Forest
Nature preserve
👍👍 Fantastic spot just beside the village of Coothill. Lots of forests walks,beautifull lake/river,picnik benches,adults gym and lovely Erica Fairy forest. Great place to go for the whole day long.
4.90 (8 reviews) (~97.86 km from centre)
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Reas Lough Bagenalstown
Nature preserve
4.90 (7 reviews) (~85.97 km from centre)
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Castle Lake Walks
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful place for a walk in peace and quiet. Great place to walk your dog too
4.80 (105 reviews) (~81 km from centre)
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Allens Lough River Barrow
Nature preserve
4.80 (33 reviews) (~84.67 km from centre)
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Slieve Bloom Mountain Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍 Great flat, well not mountainous, walk, all you need is a good stride and a good pair of boots. It's lovely wooded area, as usual, watch out for the bikes, they don't care.
4.80 (12 reviews) (~96.99 km from centre)
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Tullaghanstown Bog
Nature preserve
4.80 (10 reviews) (~49.32 km from centre)
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Coolree Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Saw a red squirrel!
4.80 (9 reviews) (~39.41 km from centre)
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The Summit
Nature preserve
👍👍 This looks like a great place to visit.
4.80 (6 reviews) (~14.53 km from centre)
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Jenkinstown Round Tower
Nature preserve
👍👍 Lovely relaxing area
4.80 (5 reviews) (~97.24 km from centre)
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BirdWatch Ireland's East Coast Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Perfect place to unwind and disconnect from city life. Opened by Mary McAleese in 2009. Peaceful spot. 3 different walks. One is restricted from Oct to April.
4.70 (101 reviews) (~34.25 km from centre)
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Glenart Wood
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful cycle through the woods despite the rain 😁
4.70 (45 reviews) (~61.33 km from centre)
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Railway Walk Car Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 The Railway Walk gives a wonderful opportunity for everyone to really stretch your legs on this historic site. As a disused railway, the walk is flat and meanders around trees and bushes that have naturally rooted themselves into the track. Nature is reclaiming the ground where once old steam train...
4.70 (40 reviews) (~63.48 km from centre)
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Rathmichael Wood
Nature preserve
👍👍 Lovely park, with lovely view and easy to hike with kids!
4.70 (40 reviews) (~15.2 km from centre)
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Ballykeenan Lock
Hiking area
👍👍 Beautiful scenery and peaceful
4.70 (37 reviews) (~99.26 km from centre)
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