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Merlin Woods Park

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Dublin Rd | Doughiska rd, Galway, Ireland
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Parking for the park

We found it hard to find the car park for the park. So if you can't find it either: The parking is... read more

Reviewed 23 June 2017
GabyBee
via mobile
A haven in Galway city for the mind and for nature

Wether you want a place to unwind, a place to get in touch with nature, a place for a lunchtime... read more

Reviewed 6 June 2017
corbyeire
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Galway, Ireland
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  • Average12%
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“red squirrels” (2 reviews)
“nice retreat” (2 reviews)
“galway city” (3 reviews)
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Dublin Rd | Doughiska rd, Galway, Ireland
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Reviewed 23 June 2017 via mobile

We found it hard to find the car park for the park. So if you can't find it either: The parking is the parking of the hospital. This is a public car park (free), so you can park anywhere, and just enter the park from...More

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Reviewed 6 June 2017

Wether you want a place to unwind, a place to get in touch with nature, a place for a lunchtime stroll, this is it. An easily accesible space with public bus service, car parking, tarmac paths, rough paths for the more adventurous. 85 acres for...More

2  Thank corbyeire
Reviewed 23 May 2017

A nice piece of forest inside Galway. Great for a quiet walk, listen to the birds, see the plants. The nearby playground is the best I saw in Galway.

2  Thank ugoren
Reviewed 2 May 2017

...twice a day I can get away from the stress of modern city living... ...I'm out walking with my dog, I owe it to him... and every day as I walk through the woods I wonder.... who's doing who a favour... because once I'm out,...More

2  Thank Oleg K
Reviewed 2 May 2017 via mobile

It's a majestic and wonderful place, I would advise anyone that hasnt visited the woods to take a tour of it.

1  Thank Mick B
Reviewed 2 May 2017

Merlin Woods is an ancient woodland close to the west coast and on limestone pavement. It is bordered by wildflower meadows to the south. There are many walks in the woodland and through the meadows, enabling visitors to see Red Squirrels, rare fungi, many species...More

2  Thank Justahungryguy
Reviewed 15 March 2017

Merlin woods is a nice place to get away from it all . Some of the paths are open while some are through the trees and well shaded. There is an old castle/folly on one of the walks and ruins of an old cottage .

1  Thank martinmortimer
Reviewed 6 January 2017

This park, and the castle in the thumbnail picture, are located in the backyard of a large suburban apartment complex. It was interesting to see the juxtaposition of such an old structure with the apartments just across the street. We didn't hike for too long,...More

1  Thank Victor P
Reviewed 15 November 2016

beautiful place for walking. wildlife in abundance. we always frequent as often as possible. recommend to everyone.

1  Thank bob h
Reviewed 19 September 2016

Very lonely park. Beautiful nature, but not so well maintenance. Right ahead the Lidl Droughsika Road.

1  Thank Nany M
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caggles
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Response from caggles | Reviewed this property |
Public car park available at Merlin Woods city park off Doughiska rd between Centra shop and wooden school ,also 409 bus stops here The entrance is just past the playground and Merlin Woods Community Garden. Also entrances... More
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