You can't expect to grow if you keep hanging around the same crowded spots or scrolling your phone…read moreall day. Donadea offers peaceful trails, fresh air, and a chance to clear the fog in your head. Walking those trails, you'll feel the stress melt away while surrounded by towering trees and calm waters that reset your energy and mindset

Lovely walk with amazing history to research. For kids, I can only imagine that their imaginations…read morego wild. 12th century castle ruins, old graveyard & church, lake, ancient stone walls--great place to explore. As an expat who survived 9/11, I was surprised by the 9/11 memorial on the grounds as well. Very thoughtful & moving tribute.

My return to Knocksink Wood really surprised me, it's not the same place I remember…read more To find it, as you drive down into Enniskerry via the Monastery Road, you will see the wooden sign by the entrance. If on a Dublin bus, I would say its the second stop after you pass the stop at the closed down Texaco garage. About a mile in off the road is a car park and an education centre. This was all new to me and both great additions to the woods. We didn't go into the centre, so cannot comment on that. I should have though and I will next time I am back. The trails that are marked out are very even and safe, for anyone who prefers a safe stroll. There appears to have been some work done to make these paths quite safe, especially a long parts of the river bank. For the more adventurous there are some paths that deviate from the main foot paths, but prepare to get a bit muddy. The Glencullen river runs through the woods and this is really the highlight of the woods. The view and sound of the river is a tonic. Of all the dogs being brought for a walk here, there was many of them enjoying a dip in the river. In fact the whole woods is perfect for dog walking. They all seemed to be really enjoying their walkies. It was a Sunday afternoon in March and by the time we were leaving, at about 15:30, the car park was getting very busy. I look forward to going back for another walk in the woods.

A very nice woodland walk - quite short and easy without and major hills. The Glencullen river…read moreruns along side with a couple of little waterfalls and bridges. Very well signposted and with a big car park

Big open park without much by way of features. Parks really are a mood thing. If you want a nice…read morewalk, stroll, or search for inner peace then, by all means, piss off up to Stephens Green or Merrion Square. But if you just want to kick a ball about then come here. It's big, open and mostly flat.

Very open. Playground not much the pond is a good place to go and see the ducks and the kids live…read moreto feed them. It is not really a day out but amazing for a picnic in summer with a great location everybody's a winner

I've lived in Dublin for a year and did not know about this park until a couple weeks ago after we…read morebought a car and started to really explore the area. This park is absolutely amazing. The playground is out of this world. There is also a skate park and lots of walking paths. It is a wonderful area. If you're driving, there is ample parking in the parking lot and by bus, I think you can take bus 37 or 39 (towards Ongar) from Dublin. I believe there is a stop right by the park. Also, this park has a sandpit, so bring your shovel and bucket! You can see the huge castle slide from the road and your kids will love the zip line! It's a very cool park.

We are visiting this area and I'm very pleased to find out how much it has to offer. We've been…read morestaying at Crown Plaza Hotel for 8 weeks with two small kids and this park pretty much saved my sanity lol I wish I knew that it has great jogging trail I would have brought my gear. The play ground is great and it's perfect place to wear out your kids. It has stuff for big kids and play set for toddlers, obstacle course and a big double sandbox and a zip line!. There are toilets on play ground they rarely have toilet paper or soap but at lest bathrooms are there. There is a skate park and areas to play ball. Also there is a dog park, sadly we have no pets but it looks nice a big from afar. And everything pretty well taken care of. I definitely recommend this park!

My husband and I stopped by here while heading out of Dublin to do a bit of a tour of manor houses…read morebetween Dublin and Wexford. I had heard they had beautiful gardens and a nice place to stop for lunch. I have to say, the gardens were indeed absolutely beautiful. There was a wedding being prepared inside the house, so you weren't allowed to go inside when I was there. However, I'm not sure if you're normally allowed inside or not. After spending about an hour walking around the grounds and snapping photos, we stopped at the little outdoor cafe by the manor house for some coffee and lunch. We each had a sandwich which came with a little side salad. There was also nice classical/light jazz music playing in the background. I have to say, it made for quite the relaxing afternoon. From the area where they serve food, you overlook the gardens as you sit out in the sun. If it does start raining, which, because this is Ireland, invariably it will... they do have some limited seating. Would love to come here next time and sit outside with some wine. :)

You could drive up along the Southern Cross Road in Bray by endless rows of boom-time estates…read morewithout ever realising that you have passed an Elizabethan-Revival mansion and its ample gardens. But you have, and that hidden gem is Killruddery House. Some Irish people have an ambivalent attitude towards manor houses for obvious reasons but Killruddery is worth a little expedition. It's naturally steeped in history - it's been home to the Brabazon Family (the Earls of Meath) since 1618 and currently the home of the 15th Earl of Meath. The house and gardens are open to the public from April to September and they have recently opened a cafe (although you'll have to pay the entrance fee even if you're just after a coffee). Killruddery hosts arts events in the beautiful orangery every summer. It's a truly unique spot to catch a gig in - Lisa Hannigan recently played and I've seen Eleanor McEvoy and David Kitt strumming away under the pristine glass roof. It's also used extensively as a film location and has a stables so don't be surprised if you hear some neighing! A nice day out for tourists and locals alike.

Great park. Mix of walking, running, bike and dig park. Well maintained and lots of parking. They…read morehave started on some building restoration along with some wildlife flower seeding.

This is a lovely forest park, a great amenity for Carlow town to have…read more There is a carpark, a lake, an open area with benches and picnic tables and trails. the usual things that make a park a forest park. There are also some toilets. The one thing that astonished me was the outdoor gym. Free. Outdoor. Gym. It's been there about two months now apparently and it has been a very popular addition to the forest park. National Lottery sponsored.

This is one of the most beautiful gardens my eyes have ever seen in my entire lifetime- and that is…read moresaying a lot! We actually found these by accident as we were looking for the waterfall that is in the area. We went into these gardens with no prior knowledge or expectations. After we purchased the tickets and went through the door and were instantly greeted with a view worth millions. Fantastic stone work, statues, manicured grounds and flowers are all around. The trails were beautiful and did I mention the VIEW!!!!!! It is one of those rare places where the pictures don't do any justice. I loved all of the bee and butterfly friendly flowers. I also was seeing some of these types of flowers for the first time which was really brilliant. This place is so beautiful. Take a look at some of my pictures. I really hope that people consider coming here especially if you enjoy nature and gardens. Highly recommended.

My wife and I were attending a wedding at the Powerscourt Hotel where the reception was at the…read moreGardens & House. We could have visited the gardens for free that day, but didn't want to ruin my tuxedo and shoes. We came back the next day and paid the 14 euros for access. The gardens are sprawling and vast with different trails and elevations. There's an old lookout tower which we climbed. The Italian gardens were beautiful with most flowers in bloom. Give yourself time and use the map to see the many different types of plants and flowers. Probably the most dense and diverse of any other garden tour. My wife especially loved the pet cemetary and became emotional after reading many of the headstones. The house is also very nice with a food area and gift shops within. Supposedly there's a castle within the house of which you could see some of the old framing. There is also a video loop of the estate and its features and history. It doesn't take too long to watch and is quite insightful.

Love this park. A…read morehuge children's playground including a zip line (very cool), grounds that are immaculately maintained and a few bits if art scattered around for good measure. Also noteworthy - the sand pit in the playground, it includes a water fountain, diggers and an Archimedes screw.... brilliant, my lad loves it.

Lovely park in Dublin, with dog off a leash section, play area and Cabinteely house. It has a Cafe…read moreand Japanese garden as well. As David said, it seems more controlled and in better care than most parks. Always plenty of walkers around but for runners like myself, it is one of the most hilly parks in Dublin, we relatively few long flat sections. Good workout overall!