Nature

Grand Canal

Our grounds back onto the Grand Canal, one of the two major man-made waterways in Ireland. Along the canal, which stretches 132km into the Irish countryside, you can find wildlife, like birds, swans, squirrels and fish, the likes of which can’t be found anywhere else inside the city

Phoenix Park

The Phoenix Park is the largest city park in Europe (7sq. km) It’s located to just to the west of the city centre, a short walk from the Guinness Storehouse. Inside the park you can visit Dublin Zoo, Áras an Uachtaráin – the residence of the Irish President, the Wellington Monument, the Papal Cross. 

St Stephen's Green

St Stephen's Green is a garden park located just south of Grafton St, around a 25-minute walk from Griffith Halls of Residence. The park was opened in 1880 and features a wealth of local wildlife including squirrels and avian species; a Victorian-era bandstand; busts of famous Irishmen like James Joyce and Robert Emmet and the renowed Fusilier's Arch, which serves as the main entrance to the Grafton St area. The arch commemorates particiants in the Second Boer War (1889-1902) and is thought to be modeled on the Arch of Titus in Rome. 

Looking to venture further afield? Try out these Dublin walks - all accessible by city public transport.

Seaside & Coastal Trail

Dublin's coastal periphery is among the most popular tourist sites in the capital. Travel the length of Dublin, from Howth to Greystones via the Dart train line, taking in the scenic sea views along beaches like Killiney, Bray, Sutton, Portmarnock and more. Learn more about exploring Dublin's expansive coast here. Check out a coastal trail video by Bord Fáilte. 

Dublin Mountains

The Dublin moutains tower over the city's southern skyline. They're visible from just about anywhere in the south of the city, and can be accessed easily by bus or train. You can enjoy walking, running, hiking, ziplining and even artifical skiiing in the mountains, with the most popular trail the Dublin Mountain Way, a 42.6km East-West trail skirting the peaks and valleys, which can be walked or run from the Boharnabreena reservoir near Tallaght to the coast at Shankill or vice versa.