What to do and see in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Ancient East: The Best National Parks

April 4, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland including Gougane Barra National Forest Park, Wicklow Mountains National Park, St. Leonard's Gardens, The Raven Nature Reserve, Saint Helena Park, Ice House Hill Park, The Clump, Aisling Park, Muirhevnamor Park.
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1. Gougane Barra National Forest Park

5km West of Ballingeary on R584 to Bantry, at the Pass of Keimaneigh, Gougane Barra, Ballingeary Ireland +353 21 488 2218 http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=171&rec_site=88
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5.0 based on 288 reviews

Gougane Barra National Forest Park

Reviewed By Tianaward027 - Tralee, Ireland

In October 2017 I visited Gougane Barra National Forest Park and it was amazing ???? Definitely a day I will remember forever ???????? Beautiful walks for all levels in a lovely forest setting ????????‍♀️A lovely peaceful place away from the crowd is what we need to destress and enjoy Mother Nature ???? Toilets are spotless and hand sanitizer was provided ???????? A stunning walk up along a beautiful waterfall, with incredible mountain views at the top. There are so many gorgeous waterfalls cascading down the mountains at the top ???? The base of the mountain is covered in the most amazingly thick moss that's like sponge under your feet ???????? We then ate in cronins bar and cafe, lovely food there highly recommend ???????? Highly recommend that everyone visits some time ‼️

2. Wicklow Mountains National Park

Glendalough Village Ireland +353 404 45425 educationcentrewicklow @duchas.ie http://www.wicklowmountainsnationalpark.ie
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews

Wicklow Mountains National Park

Reviewed By aralb2018 - Australia, null

The Wicklow Mountains National Park saw me return four times from all sides of the Ireland coastline. I loved the place so much that I cancelled non-refundable hotel bookings so I could stay at Glendalough Hotel just to be closer. The Wicklow Mountains has something for everyone: history; cinema references (the PS I Love You bridge) amongst many more; scenery for the photographer; hiking and silence for those craving it. My next trip to Ireland will be based in and around the Wicklow Mountains for a minimum of a week. This place is so far, one of the more beautiful places I've ventured.

3. St. Leonard's Gardens

St. Leonard's Gardens, Dundalk Ireland +353 42 933 5457 http://www.louthcoco.ie/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

St. Leonard's Gardens

4. The Raven Nature Reserve

Curracloe Ireland http://www.npws.ie/nature-reserves/wexford/raven-nature-reserve
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

The Raven Nature Reserve

Reviewed By shenn09 - County Meath, Ireland

This made me feel like I was in Canada hiking. It’s such a lovely place, if only people would clean up after their dogs

5. Saint Helena Park

Park Street, Dundalk Ireland +353 42 933 5457 http://www.louthcoco.ie/
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Saint Helena Park

6. Ice House Hill Park

The Medical Centre 13 Demesne Road, Dundalk Ireland +353 42 933 5457 http://www.louthcoco.ie/
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Ice House Hill Park

7. The Clump

The Clump 295 Beechmount Drive, Dundalk Ireland +353 42 933 5457 http://www.louthcoco.ie/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

8. Aisling Park

Aisling Park, Castletown Road, Dundalk Ireland +353 42 933 5457 http://www.louthcoco.ie/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

9. Muirhevnamor Park

Muirhevnamor Park, Tom Bellew Ave., Dundalk Ireland +353 42 933 5457 http://www.louthcoco.ie/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

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