
North Bull Island
Ireland, Leinster
North Bull Island
LocationIreland, Leinster
RegionLeinster
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates53.3740°, -6.1520°
Established1988
Area14.36
Nearest CityClontarf (2 km)
Major CityDublin (5 km)
About North Bull Island
North Bull Island is a remarkable 5km-long, 800m-wide island in Dublin Bay, representing Ireland's most designated conservation site and the heart of the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Located parallel to the shore off Clontarf, Raheny, and Kilbarrack, this dynamic island developed as a consequence of the North Bull Wall construction and continues to grow through sand accretion - the only dunes on Ireland's east coast still expanding. Designated as Ireland's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1981, North Bull Island was instrumental in the entire Dublin Bay achieving UNESCO Biosphere status in 2015, creating the only Biosphere Reserve entirely within a capital city worldwide.
Visitor Ratings
Based on 1 review · Overall: 66/100
Uniqueness
82/100
Intensity
40/100
Beauty
68/100
Geology
55/100
Plant Life
62/100
Wildlife
88/100
Tranquility
38/100
Access
75/100
Safety
70/100
Heritage
80/100
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