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 59 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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Arranmore Cliffs
Nature preserve
👍👍 Wirklich sehr beeindruckend. Immer wieder grandios, was das Meer mit den Felsen macht.
5.00 (13 reviews) (~236.55 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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Doonbeg bay
Nature preserve
5.00 (7 reviews) (~229.12 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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Cnoc Suain
Learning center
👍👍 This cottage was a dream getaway for me and my wife. We booked it based on its location as well as the pictures and it did not disappoint. In fact, it went above and beyond and really made our trip here in Ireland. This cottage is an incredible getaway that is cozy yet clean. Eleanor was very kind a...
4.90 (21 reviews) (~199.64 km from centre)
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The Sustainable Landuse Company Ltd, Doorian, Glenties, Co. Donegal
Nature preserve
4.90 (11 reviews) (~206.03 km from centre)
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The Nine Daughters Hole
Nature preserve
4.90 (9 reviews) (~247.13 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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Kildanogue Wildfowl Sanctuary & Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Really nice place for a walk or picnic. Lots of wildlife for the kids to see, I saw a red squirrel here once and that's the only time I've ever seen one in the wild.
4.80 (69 reviews) (~163.3 km from centre)
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Knocknashee Walk
Nature preserve
👍👍 Short but lovely designed trail up this hill that consists of a gravel path and a set of wooden steps. There's a good pull up. Don't underestimate it. Once up on the hill it's a short walk over to the cairn. Fabulous views all the way up.
4.80 (62 reviews) (~179.96 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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Woodlawn Woods (Entrance & Parking)
Nature preserve
👍👍 Nice place to go for a walk.different routes.
4.80 (32 reviews) (~146.89 km from centre)
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Anne Valley nature walk
Nature preserve
👍👍 Note this is the half way point. And you can see the castle from here Beautiful walk with the calmest birds Ive ever come across. I love the progressive nature of this walk and the sustainable water project - local land owners and the community working together, we can only hope that as the years g...
4.80 (29 reviews) (~149.03 km from centre)
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Blanket Nook Walkway
Nature preserve
4.80 (13 reviews) (~203.42 km from centre)
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