馃嚠馃嚜Best National Parks in Ireland

Top-rated parks based on 54 park ratings across 10 categories. Ireland's parks score highest in Safety (85/100).

84 Total Parks
54 Rated
Avg Score: 57/100
Clara Bog
#175/100

Clara Bog

Nature Reserve 路 Leinster

Perhaps the best remaining example of midland raised bog in Western Europe. Designated a Ramsar Site in 1988.

Top 15 Parks in Ireland

1
Clara Bog
Nature Reserve 路 Leinster
752
Avondale
Forest Park 路 Leinster
733
Burren
National Park 路 Munster
694
Glengarriff Woods
Nature Reserve 路 Munster
665
John F. Kennedy Arboretum
Forest Park 路 Leinster
666
North Bull Island
Nature Reserve 路 Leinster
667
Coole-Garryland
Nature Reserve 路 Connacht
648
Killykeen
Forest Park 路 Ulster
649
Ards
Forest Park 路 Ulster
6310
Killarney
National Park 路 Munster
6311
Connemara
National Park 路 Connacht
6212
Dromore Wood
Nature Reserve 路 Munster
6113
D煤n a R铆
Forest Park 路 Ulster
6114
Glenveagh
National Park 路 Ulster
6115
Knocksink Wood
Nature Reserve 路 Leinster
61

Category Winners

#1
AvondaleLeinster
78#2
GlenveaghUlster
73#3
ConnemaraConnacht
72#4
Glengarriff WoodsMunster
72#5
Puffin IslandMunster
72

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Ireland?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Clara Bog is the highest-rated park in Ireland with a score of 75/100. It is followed by Avondale (73/100) and Burren (69/100).

How many national parks does Ireland have?

Ireland has 84 protected areas in our database, of which 54 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Ireland's parks best known for?

Parks in Ireland score highest in Safety with an average score of 85/100. The top park for safety is Avondale (95/100).

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