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 16 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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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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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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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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Malahide Estuary
Nature preserve
👍👍 Sanctuary for wildlife.
4.70 (10 reviews) (~14.79 km from centre)
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Jamestown Bog Walk
Nature preserve
👍👍 Interesting bog walk if you haven't been to a bog .Turf cutting and harvesting daily in the summertime . Benches and tables on route and a trailer with coffee/light refreshments at weekends. Bicycle friendly. Dog friendly. Some of the walk is woodland.
4.60 (137 reviews) (~48.72 km from centre)
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Source Of The Liffey
Nature preserve
👍👍 Well worth taking the trip see the source of the river
4.60 (9 reviews) (~21.4 km from centre)
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Broadmeadow Estuary
Nature preserve
👍👍 place great. People why are you feeding these birds with the cheapest toasted bread. you are doing them a disservice ... I was with my family for about 40 minutes and in that time 7 🍞 were used. there is information around that it is not allowed. everyone ignores it ... tragedy ...
4.50 (148 reviews) (~13.47 km from centre)
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Booterstown Marsh
Nature preserve
😐 As marshes go, this would be about average: little thought given to water sports, and no wellington boot rental. The layout would suggest that not much effort went in to the design. Instead of ducks you get assorted birds you would find in the back yard, or the park. Not a bad thing, just uninsp...
4.50 (11 reviews) (~5.98 km from centre)
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